Whether in the sea or on land, Polynesia's flora and fauna pose little danger to humans, as long as a few basic rules of caution are observed. Don't hesitate to ask us any questions you may have, and we'll be delighted to advise you on the best way to behave. Surprising as it may seem, the greatest dangers to visitors come from the sun, coral and ...... coconuts THE SUN: At these latitudes close to the equator, the sun is particularly intense, providing exceptional luminosity and color, but it is also very harsh on the skin, whether through exposure to infrared or ultraviolet rays. Sunburn" can cause severe and painful burns, and intense exposure to ultraviolet rays is harmful to the skin. Visitors, most of whom come from countries with much less sunshine, are particularly vulnerable from the moment they arrive, and need to protect themselves as soon as possible. CORAL: The islets that make up the Tuamotus atolls are entirely made up of coral, whether it's coral debris on land or living coral in the sea. This coral can easily cause wounds on the feet, which can be difficult to heal in this salty tropical environment. COCOTIER TREES: majestic trees that adorn all the landscapes of our islands form shady plantations under which it is pleasant to walk. However, coconut palms bear a fruit, the coconut, which can weigh several kilos and which naturally falls from the top of the tree, which can exceed ten meters in height, once it has reached maturity. Such an impact can cause serious head trauma. So avoid parking under coconut palms, preferring the shade of other, more welcoming trees. List of things not to forget Protection against the sun High-intensity sun cream or sun block are essential and should be used as a preventive measure from day one: hats, caps, halter-tops Protection against coral We strongly recommend that you have shoes that can be used in the water, offering good protection for your feet, so that you can make the most of the wonders of our beaches and reefs.