Archipels & Océans - Pacifique Sud (60) Images supplémentaires...
Expect an incredible mix of coral reefs, caves, lava towers, wrecks and huge caverns when you go diving in the South Pacific. Within its deep waters lives an astonishing variety of life, including 500 different types of coral and over 1000 species of fish.

Comprising many subregions including Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia, the South Pacific has something for everyone. The combination of great climate, island paradises, fantastic photography opportunities and exotic culture create in the South Pacific a world-class diving destination.

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Palm tree lined beach with a tender on the shore, Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
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Onne van der Wal / Palm tree lined beach with a tender on the shore, Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
Aerial view of islands with fringing coral reefs, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
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Michael Pitts / Aerial view of islands with fringing coral reefs, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
Seasnake on beach beside tourist {Laticauda laticaudata} Ile de Maitre, New Caledonia, Pacific
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Georgette Douwma / Seasnake on beach beside tourist {Laticauda laticaudata} Ile de Maitre, New Caledonia, Pacific
Featherstar on red seafan {Crinoidea}, Solomon Islands
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DAVID HALL / Featherstar on red seafan {Crinoidea}, Solomon Islands
Giant clam mantle {Tridacna gigas} and siphon, Palau, Micronesia
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Michael Pitts / Giant clam mantle {Tridacna gigas} and siphon, Palau, Micronesia
Aerial view of the Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. December 2001.
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Tim Laman / Aerial view of the Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. December 2001.
Coral landscape with soft corals and fish,  Fiji
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Constantinos Petrinos / Coral landscape with soft corals and fish, Fiji
Aerial view of Rangiroa Atoll, the largest atoll of French Polynesia's Tuamotu archipelago, located in the central south Pacific Ocean. The strange colours are due to the sunlight on the aircraft wind...
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Francis Abbott / Aerial view of Rangiroa Atoll, the largest atoll of French Polynesia's Tuamotu archipelago, located in the central south Pacific Ocean. The strange colours are due to the sunlight on the aircraft wind...
Snorkeler over a coral reef in Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
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Onne van der Wal / Snorkeler over a coral reef in Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
Mastigias jellyfish {Mastigias sp.} massed at surface, Palau, Western Pacific Islands
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Michael Pitts / Mastigias jellyfish {Mastigias sp.} massed at surface, Palau, Western Pacific Islands
Mass of Mastigias jellyfish with diver {Mastigias sp.} Palau, Western Pacific Islands
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Michael Pitts / Mass of Mastigias jellyfish with diver {Mastigias sp.} Palau, Western Pacific Islands
Snorkeller swimming underwater amongst jellyfish {Mastigias sp} Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific ocean island, 2004
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Michael Pitts / Snorkeller swimming underwater amongst jellyfish {Mastigias sp} Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific ocean island, 2004