5 Feb 2023
Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)
The marine life around Socotra is rich and diverse, but I am focusing on the flora and fauna on land. However, I had a short window of opportunity during low…
5 Feb 2023
Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)
Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…
9 Jul 2010
Lookout point to Tahiti from Moorea
Overlooking the coral reef and lagoon in the foreground and the deep ocean between Moorea and Tahiti in the distance. Tahiti has mountains more then 2000…
9 Jul 2010
Giant fern (Angiopteris evecta)
In the interior and higher elevations of Moorea this giant fern (Angiopteris evecta) is common in the forest. Looking towards the sunlight from under the…
9 Jul 2010
Philippine Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis plicata)
Some will know the Philippine ground orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) from the florist, and it grows commonly here in the forest at mid elevations and upwards.…
9 Jul 2010
Moorea caldera
Moorea has dramatic and sharp peaks, and is as breathtking when viewed like here from inside the caldera as it is from the ocean. There are several hiking…
8 Jul 2010
Oponohu Bay, Moorea
Facing west by the river mouth. One of few places I did not see any houses or man made structures. Almost all of the seaside around the island is developed -…