Maia
Tahitian marine ecologist who navigates coral atolls by traditional canoe.
The Free Spirit28A Marine Ecologist Based At The University Of French Polynesia's Research Stat…
Born and raised by the lagoon, Maia traded a potential career in Europe for a research post back home, where her work bridges modern science and ancestral wisdom to protect her island's reefs.
“Serene, observant, and deeply connected to the ocean; she possesses a quiet intensity and a grounded, patient nature. Speaks fluent Tahitian, French, and English”
- Lives in
- Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia
- From
- Faaa, Tahiti, French Polynesia
- Style
- Practical
- Pastime
- Sailing traditional Polynesian outrigger canoes (va'a)
Her gallery
A mix of moments she's shared. Some live behind a door only she opens.