Jacaranda Journey
Tuamotu atoll
(internet photo)
Marquesas Islands
Vaipo Waterfall, Nuku Hiva (internet photo)
Marquesas
Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva
Tuamotu atoll
Tuamotu Atoll
Diagram of atoll formation
Atoll formation process
Tonga - new volcano
New island formation
Ash covered cruiser experiences a volcanic eruption
Marquesas - volcanic island
Tahiti - fringing reef
Moorea - Barrier Reef
Bora Bora - barrier reef
Tuamotu atoll
Tuamotu Atoll
Solomon Islands
Disappearance of islands due to climate change and rising sea levels
"People from Oceania", 1885
European voyagers were keenly interested in the physical appearance of Paumotus as compared with other Polynesians, based upon the detailed notes that they took.
Puamotu children
Tuamotu Hut c.1910
Tikehau
From Krusenstern voyage
Puamotu woman
Puamotu and his grandson
Atomic bomb cloud, Moruroa
The French carried out nuclear testing on 2 atolls, Moruroa and Fangataufa, in the Tuamotus for 30 years. They are still off-limits to any visitation.
Copra
The main economic activity along with fishing
Tending to the fish pens, Toau
Toau
Reef fish ready to be sent to Papeete market
Tridacna clam
Now, as historically, a staple food in the Tuamotus
Tricacna clam
Coconut crab
(internet photo)
Tuamotu village
Typical Tuamotu street
Tuamotu streetscene
Boat storage
Artisan
Widespread use of seashells for crafts and decoration
Tuamotu church, Fakarava
Supply ship at the wharf, Ahe
Chuck and Linda snorkeling in the Tuamotus
Napoleon Wrasse
Linda's favorite fish (internet photo)
Napoleon Wrasse
(internet photo)
Tiny Nudibranch
White tip shark
Plenty of sharks in the Tuamotus
Black tip reef sharks are everywhere but generally harmless (internet photo)
Active reef ecology, Tahanea
Beautiful, healthy coral gardens
Outer reef
We did a lot of reefwalking to look for shells and scavenge
Fakarava
Reefwalking with Kira outside of Pakokota. She loved to catch fish in the shallows.
Birdwatching, Tikehau
Visiting a bird islet (Motu Manu) with svAsolare
Beachwalking
Delicate Sea Biscuits blown on to the beach
Shelling
Abundance of shells, especially cowries
Pearl Farm
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