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Tahiti's rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems — including near the Olympics surfing venue

Aug. 07, 2024 06:30 AM EDT

TIAHURA, Tahiti (AP) — During their days on Tahiti's turquoise ocean some years ago, fishers noticed their catches — and the fish inside — were getting smaller. With fishing being a vital part of the ways of Polynesian life, local leader Dominique Tehei, 51, and his fellow...