After the storm BLISS | Tuamotu | Ep 112
August 28, 2023 · 12 min · 3K views · Harifa, Fakarava
What this video covers
The crew of Cruising Meraki anchors in the calm waters of Harifa, located in the southeast corner of Fakarava, France, following a period of unsettled weather in the Tuamotu archipelago.0:51 To protect the local ecosystem, the crew uses a float on their anchor chain to prevent it from dragging across and damaging the abundant coral reefs.7:51 After spending time relaxing on the beach and wakeboarding, the crew returns to the South Pass of Fakarava to snorkel.5:45 They navigate the pass using a previously recorded track to avoid coral heads, or bombies, while the sun is low.6:19 The South Pass offers significant drift snorkeling opportunities, featuring steep coral walls, diverse reef fish, and numerous reef sharks.10:27 The crew emphasizes the importance of timing the snorkel to coincide with the tidal current to maximize the experience.8:48
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