Diving and snorkeling in French Polynesia (Pics and Vids)

[finksmart]

I went to Moorea and Bora Bora for my honeymoon and did lots of snorkeling and got certified diving. Here are some of the pics I took.

 

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[ace_92101]

Very nice pictures. Congratulations on the wedding! I can't wait to one day dive French Polynesia.

 

[indyjaco]

So much Monti in that one shot!

 

[larcomak11]

wow amazing shots! i can't believe how many clams there are. the cuttlefish is gorgeous,probably my favorite pic

 

[rpjaws74]

very cool experience I bet but I have to go with the sea turtle shot!!

 

[Stylaster]

Great pics, what location did you go for the giant clams?

 

[finksmart]

Great pics, what location did you go for the giant clams?

Thank you. You mean the maximas? They were pretty much ubiquitous above 30ft or so where there is a rock to attach to. In the wild these clams only attach to rocks, and not on sand. I did not see giant clams (Tridacna gigas) which could be found sitting on sand.

Here are some videos. Please forgive the shakiness I was still trying to work on my buoyancy control.

On our way to the open sandy area to do our safety exercises, we crossed path with a regal angel.


This was an area right outside the lagoon where it meets the Pacific ocean on an ascending slope. The current was swaying back and forth and the floor was strewn with acros, but they are small. Due to depth, they are not that colorful. Nevertheless I was still very excited to see all the corals and fish as they hang out in the wild.


Lots of fish here. But you can also hear the parrot fish chowing down on the rocks and corals here like "snip snip".