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The coastal and underwater environments of Vanuatu harbours some of the most stunning dive sites in the Pacific Islands. Vanuatu's marine biodiversity is threatened by over harvesting of fish resources and water pollution, which is a serious issue especially in Port Vila harbour due to poor sewage and a spike in population in recent years. This delicate environment is highly vulnerable to storm surges and a rising water level due to the many low coastal roads and villages.

A closeup of an adult humpback's pectoral fin as it waves in the air Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on e...

By Glenn Edney

A school of Moorish Idols cruise over the reef, Ha'apai, Tonga Coral reefs are the most diverse and beautiful of all marine habitats. Large wave resistant structures have accumulated from the slow growth of corals. The development of these structures is aided by algae that are symbi...

By Glenn Edney

Young adult humpback swimming towards camera, Ha'apai Islands, Tonga Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on e...

By Glenn Edney

Mother and calf humpback, Ha'apai Islands, Tonga Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on e...

By Glenn Edney

Adult humpback whale breaching, Ha'apai,Tonga. Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on e...

By Glenn Edney

Adult male humpback whale spy hopping and showing deep throat pleats, Ha'apai, Tonga Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. These sequences of moans, howls, cries, and other noises are quite complex and often continue for hours on e...

By Glenn Edney

Tomato Anemone fish in blue tip anemone, Ha'apai, Tonga Clownfish perform an elaborate dance with an anemone before taking up residence, gently touching its tentacles with different parts of their bodies until they are acclimated to their host. A layer of mucus on the clownfi...

By Glenn Edney

Reef scene with hard and soft corals and feather stars, Ha'apai, tonga Coral reefs are the most diverse and beautiful of all marine habitats. Large wave resistant structures have accumulated from the slow growth of corals. The development of these structures is aided by algae that are symbi...

By Glenn Edney

Soft coral on deep pinnacle, Ha'apai, Tonga Coral reefs are the most diverse and beautiful of all marine habitats. Large wave resistant structures have accumulated from the slow growth of corals. The development of these structures is aided by algae that are symbi...

By Glenn Edney

Banded sea snake breathing at surface, Ha'apai, Tonga Banded sea kraits are often seen in large numbers in the company of hunting parties of giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) and goatfish. Their cooperative hunting technique is similar to that of the moray eel, with the kra...

By Glenn Edney

Red gorgonian fan with brittle star, Ha'apai, Tonga Coral reefs are the most diverse and beautiful of all marine habitats. Large wave resistant structures have accumulated from the slow growth of corals. The development of these structures is aided by algae that are symbi...

By Glenn Edney

Humpback whale mother and calf, Ha'apai Islands, Tonga There is a very strong bond between mother and calf and they spend a lot of time in close physical contact. Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's ocean...

By Glenn Edney

Coral, Vanuatu The coastal and underwater environment of Vanuatu harbours some of the most stunning dive sites in the Pacific Islands.

By Yannick Beaudoin

Sea slug, Vanuatu Vanuatu's marine biodiversity is threatened by over harvesting of fish resources and water pollution, which is a serious issue especially in Port Vila harbour due to poor sewage and a spike in population in recent years....

By Yannick Beaudoin

Reef fish, Vanuatu This delicate environment is highly vulnerable to storm surges and a rising water level due to the many low coastal roads and villages. There is frequent disturbance due to the passage of tropical cyclones and volcanic a...

By Yannick Beaudoin

Reef fish, Vanuatu The coastal and underwater environment of Vanuatu harbours some of the most stunning dive sites in the Pacific Islands. Vanuatu's marine biodiversity is threatened by over harvesting of fish resources and water pollu...

By Yannick Beaudoin

Coastline, Vanuatu Vanuatu's flora is thought to resemble that of the Solomon Islands and Fiji, and the reef ecosystems support a number of Australian species.

By Yannick Beaudoin

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