When we arrived at Beveridge Reef, we met Alan and Allison on their sojourn through the South Pacific. Avid divers, they also both happen to be professional pilots! Alan works for UPS and Allison may be your Captain on United Airlines the next time you fly to Australia!…. Niue Island – South Pacific
This is Gloria off s/v Paikea Mist…. We met her and husband Michael at Beveridge Reef too. We all got together for our first day of diving at the “Coral Garden”…(not so much). However, there was some “firsts” for Cindy and me….keep watching! Niue Island – South Pacific
The animal inside has “gone home”. You can tell this shell has a live animal inside as it is so clean. Touching these types of shells causes no harm and we’re always very careful to never take live ones out of the ocean. In fact, we almost never take any shells even if we know, “nobody’s home”…… Niue Island – South Pacific
Large Emperor Angel in the “intermediate phase” in an area of healthy coral. The primary problem here with the coral was recent cyclone activity. Niue Island – South Pacific
This was a first for us to see in real life. They are small but striking in both color and what appears to be aggressive behavior. The behavior is actually just breathing. Most species of eels have to open and close their mouths to pump water over their gills to breathe. Niue Island – South Pacific
We were quite pleased to see this shell here, a sign that the dreaded reef eating “crown of thorns” starfish may be kept in check as the reef recovers. Niue Island – South Pacific
Well, we were getting more and more intrigued. Annie seemed to have no worries as they say down here…AND…. Niue Island – South Pacific
After watching her on several dives….. Niue Island – South Pacific
She does look a lot like Cindy, don’t you think? But Cindy gets colder and wears here “beanie”….. Niue Island – South Pacific
Common Sea Krait Niue Island – South Pacific
Here she goes Niue Island – South Pacific
Cindy poses with her new friend NIue Island – South Pacific
