The Palau archipelago, located in the Western Pacific east of the Philippines, consists of more than 250 islands. Most are uninhabited, covered in primary tropical rainforest and mangroves. While this description already promises adventure, the existence of a lake populated by millions of jellyfish on one of these islands makes the region truly extraordinary.
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Brazil: The Boto, pink dolphin of Amazonia
23 to 7 million years ago, during the Miocene era, Amazonia was partially covered by seawater. Cetaceans were living in this area. When seawater has been definitely out of Amazonia ground, a species would have adapted to continue living in rivers, drawing the Amazonian landscape. This species became the Boto, known also as the biggest pink dolphin of Amazonia.
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Philippines: The Marine Park of Tubbataha
Located in the Philippines’ Sulu Sea, the Tubbataha Reef became a protected marine park on August 11th, 1988. This 968 km² sanctuary was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1993. In the Sama language, Tubbataha means “a long reef exposed at low tide,” referring to its two large atolls, each featuring a tiny islet at its center.
Indonesia: Diving the Raja Ampat Islands
Raja Ampat, or “The Four Kings,” is an Indonesian archipelago comprising four main islands and approximately 1,500 smaller islets. Located at the meeting point of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this region serves as a vital crossroads for marine species from both basins, fueling extraordinary biodiversity.
Egypt: Diving the Red Sea
Here is a selection of images captured during dives in the Egyptian Red Sea. This region is world-renowned for its crystal-clear waters and the exceptional biodiversity of its underwater ecosystems.
This series includes photographs of local wildlife, such as Hawksbill turtles and vibrant coral reefs, but also explores the haunting beauty of the many wrecks littering the seabed. These underwater monuments offer a unique glimpse into history, now being slowly reclaimed by marine life.
Indonesia: Diving Komodo
All of the images presented here were captured in Indonesia, specifically within the marine area of Komodo National Park. This park is an ideal destination for those wishing to dive and discover the incredible diversity of a coral reef. Numerous species of nudibranchs live alongside strange crustaceans, such as anemone shrimps or carrier crabs, while gigantic manta rays share the spotlight with the world’s smallest syngnathid, the pygmy seahorse.
Thailand: Diving Andaman sea
The experts may certainly recognize Moray, Manta Ray, Clown fish, Parrotfish, Squid and Cuttlefish, different species of hard and soft corals, and some Shellfishes. Have a good dive!
Andaman Sea location
Night shot of a squid
Lion Fish
Yellow head moray
Clark’s anemone fish
Banded cleaner shrimp (Stenopus hispidus)
Hiby’s coriocella (Coriocella hibyae)
Batfish
Manta ray
A blenny try to get hide inside a coral hole
Inside the anemone
Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata)
Hermit crab
Cuttlefishes and diver
Sea star
Bubble coral
Coral
Anemone-Fish in its anemone nest
Manta Ray
Reef
Trigger-Fish
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