Sunday, August 26, 2012

Coral lagoon

lagoon, Taou, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia
The island of Taou in the Tuamotu Islands has an interior lagoon that stretches 35km in length. The lagoon is accessible through several breaks in the encircling coral reef. Sea conditions in the passes can be rough, with shallow water, wind and strong tidal action combining to produce ferocious standing waves. However, the interior of the lagoon is often glassy: perfect conditions for sea kayaking. (Gabi Mocatta)

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