SEVENSEAS Marine Conservation & Travel Issue 19, December 2016 | Page 20

Previous Page: 21/10/2016 Tara, sheltered in the pass as waves break against the barrier of coral: the reef serves as a protection for island dwellers.

Above: 17/10/2016 On the right of this sample, a coralline alga showing a characteristic pink color.

Top right: 17/10/2016 To detect even the smallest specimens, scientists use a fluorescent lamp that makes the corals appear green.

Far right: 07/10/2016 The Tara Pacific expedition received a warm welcome in the port of Papeete in Tahiti.

Right: 07/10/2016 Dozens of schoolchildren have discovered Tara and learned about coral during workshops in Papeete.

December 2016 - Stories from the Sea

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