SV Reverie Round The World

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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Minerva Reef is comprised of two atolls, a north and south reef, in the middle of the South Pacific between Tonga and New Zealand. It is a very special ecosystem. At low tide in the north reef you can walk the portion on the south side. On the ocean side there are amazing little tide pools in clefts or small canyons with coral and fish life. The lagoon side is a continuous waterfall. This special place provides protection for those making passage from Tonga to New Zealand. It tends to serve as the place where you await the weather window, but it is much more than that. It is a place to explore and experience a one of a kind ecosystem in the middle of the ocean. From Vava’u to the Ha’apai Islands, Tonga has some special places beneath the surface. As with most of the world, some of the reefs have suffered, but there are still many beautiful places thriving with healthy coral and tons of life. Some places were devastated by the 2022 eruption / tsunami, but are coming back. This is a compilation of my best shots. Much of the sea life is very scared so while there are tons of reef fish and some areas with turtles, rays and larger fish, they are very tough to capture. Enjoy! Every year humpback whales migrate from Antarctic waters to Tonga and other tropical South Pacific islands to breed and raise their young. Tonga is one of few places that allows regulated whale swim tours. It was something we just couldn’t miss. I did what I could with my little GoPro, but the images and video aren’t great. Still, they capture the lifetime experience we were so lucky to have. It all began with a ton of breaching from a few very playful whales that almost seemed to be showing off for everyone. Turn on the sound! The singing ones are completely real, and at first we couldn’t even see them, and only hear them. Then, slowly they rose from the deep under us. That may have been the best part! #sailinglife #ocean #nature #whales

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