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A tropical coast shaped by coral reefs

This video shows the Island of Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia, where lush volcanic mountains rise beside a ...
Reef sharks, particularly the blacktip species (Carcharhinus melanopterus), play an indispensable role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems. As predators, they control ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaila Yu is an LA-based luxury food, travel and culture journalist. Thin slices of taro were shaved as a fluffy orange cat lounged ...
This video shows the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, a volcanic island located in the South Pacific Ocean. The island is surrounded by a large lagoon and an extensive coral reef system that ...
In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced ...
Nestled within a pristine, marine-protected area on the white-powder sands of Temae, Moorea’s longest private beach, the village-like property affords guests unrivaled views of Tahiti—its neighbor to ...
Bora-Bora is known for its beautiful lagoon. But other French Polynesia islands also have lovely lagoons, without the hype and commercialism that is turning Bora into a tourist zone. Raivavae ...
A summer dive vacation takes a Newport Beach couple to five French Polynesian islands.Bali Hai conjures images of swaying palm trees, tropical breezes, emerald green mountains and clear blue waters ...