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No: 054 | Date: 2004-07-16 | French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Amanu

Corals, clamps and sharks were part of an unforgettable stay.



No. of Image: 1
Description: JF and Daniel stacking wood for the 'assado' barbecue place.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Our 2 stage assado. 1st we create coals then we shovel them under the crate which is supported by rocks to roast the meat.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Christian and JF forgot something on WILDLIFE. Going back into the kitchen takes a little longer.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: JF, Christian and Daniel are prepared for the shark snorkel in the shallow reef area.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Christian the videographer today is tuning the camera case which is a two people operation.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Crystal clear water allows the perfect snorkel day. Under water starts an entire new world.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: A school of convict tang fish crosses our path.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: But we are not alone. A blacktip shark in the distance is patrolling the outer reef.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Christian stays relaxed while filming the many magnificent corals.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Different colors of the hard coral acropora cuneata can be found here in Amanu.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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No. of Image: 11
Description: From sharks to tiny blue-green chromis species, everyone finds its niche.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: The motion on the water surface made it quite difficult to stay calm in the water. Acropora and acropora palmata are very common hard corals.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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No. of Image: 13
Description: From above water the coral looks rather boring but from below the diversity is incredible.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: JF the spear man. He made sure that Christian never caught the sharks attention.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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No. of Image: 15
Description: After an exciting snorkel with the black tip shark we hope to have some good video footage.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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No. of Image: 16
Description: WILDLIFE all by herself in Paradise.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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