“Are you ready to see some sharks?” asks my dive guide, Thibault Gachon. His question is rhetorical. We are preparing to dive off the atoll of Fakarava in French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Archipelago, part ...
Known for its world-class diving and out-of-this-world beaches, the Fakarava atoll is a true oasis tucked away in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. Whether you're an adventurer looking for one ...
In the heart of French Polynesia, a narrow channel carves its way through the Fakarava Atoll, connecting a vast lagoon to the open ocean. To the casual eye, it’s a beautiful stretch of turquoise water ...
Researchers have found gray reef sharks in French Polynesia are able to save energy by surfing the updrafts of the currents in the area. Experts at Florida International University found that the ...
Situated in the Tuamotu Archipelago, about 360 km north-east of Tahiti, this biosphere reserve comprises seven low-lying coral islands and atolls: Aratika, Fakarava, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and ...