Morane, Maritime boundary in Morane Atoll, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.

Morane is an atoll in the Gambier Islands with a lagoon enclosed by coral reef formations. The landmass takes an elongated shape, creating a protected body of seawater that remains largely undeveloped.

The atoll was first documented in 1828 by Captain Samuel Grimwood aboard the Discoverer and initially named after him. The location later became known as Morane and remained within French Pacific administration.

Morane is administered as part of the commune of the Gambier Islands, some 205 km to its east. In the 19th century it was a French territory with about 20 native inhabitants around 1850, when coconut cultivation developed there. No permanent settlement remains today.

The location has no permanent settlements or facilities for visitors, making it accessible only by private boat or organized expedition. Visiting requires knowledge of local waters and tidal conditions.

The atoll serves as a refuge for rare bird species, including around 50 Polynesian ground-doves and approximately 200 Tuamotu sandpipers. These bird populations have made this location an important sanctuary for their species.