Published 8 months ago by Richard Chesher
A family of ospreys (Pandion haliaetus melvillensis) live on Ilot Mato in the great south lagoon of New Caledonia. The island is one of many...(mai mult)
Published 8 months ago by Richard Chesher
The New Caledonia Lagoon is the largest coral reef lagoon on the planet. The more remote parts of the lagoon are still listed o...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
There is something very special about the shallow lagoon sand and coral flats of New Caledonia. You'd think there would not be mu...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
Finding a great dive spot isn't easy. Even in the great south lagoon of New Caledonia where there are lots of nice living coral re...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
Sometimes, during the summer months, New Caledonia's SE trades stop completely and it goes absolutely dead flat calm. It does n...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
We saw 5 species of sea birds on Kouare Island in the great southern lagoon of New Caledonia. Ilot Kouare is part of the New...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
The Great Lagoon Regatta of New Caledonia takes place in May with local and International yachts competing in a 3 day race from...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
A photo story from the New Caledonia Lagoon, a World Heritage SitePhotographing creatures on a coral reef - anywhere in th...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
The Crown of Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci, is one of the largest starfish found on the coral reefs of Ne...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
The Giant Triton shell, Charonia tritonis, is one of the most valuable molluscs on the coral reefs of the tropical Pa...(mai mult)
Published about 1 year ago by Richard Chesher
The sea birds of New Caledonia are part of one of the most fascinating avifauna on the planet. Of the 197 species of birds foun...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
Underwater sphere images offer a whole new perspective for underwater scenic photography. After 40 years or m...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
Ilot Kouare is a small uninhabited islet in the World Heritage Site of New Caledonia's Lagoon, about 40 nautical...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
About 40 km southeast of Noumea Ilot Mato Anchorage marks the entrance into the vast southern coral reef lago...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
The coral reefs surrounding Ilot Maitre are part of a marine reserve. Located close to l'Escapade Island Resort, this coral reef ...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
Green Island is a special nature reserve on the barrier reef of New Caledonia. It was created in 1993 and covers 28 squa...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
Ouvea is the perfect spot for those who like the surf very small. The calm lagoon water, like the soft sand, is very inviting. The colors...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
A young couple from France takes their own photo just off the Paradis Beach on the atoll of Ouvea in New Caledonia. They spent the whole...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
There is an amazing variety of tiny sea shells in the tide line on the Paradis Beach in Ouvea. Scientifically called ...(mai mult)
Published over 2 years ago by Richard Chesher
Two and a half kilometers west of the Lekiny Bridge you are half way between the Hotel Paradis d'Ouvéa and there's nobody but the two of you any...(mai mult)