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Sally Lightfoot crabs in the Phoenix Islands (the largest marine protected area in the world)
Note: The wonderful collection of marine photos on this page was taken by Jens Troeger during the Phoenix Islands Eclipse Expedition (July 2009) - Thanks Jens for sharing these with us |
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Testimonials Hawkfish
********************************************************** "I have to say that it was one of the most memorable trips I've done. The warmth of the people, the beautiful nature and the exceptional stories we found where really something never to forget" Flootje (Netherlands) - April 2010 ********************************************************** "What can I say, except the experience will last a lifetime" "It was a privilege to live & share family life & to be included in all aspects of activity on the island. It did my spirit good to live & work alongside such wonderful people" "I am enriched for having had this opportunity" Mags (London, UK) - Feb 2010 ********************************************************** "The island, archipelago and islanders were wonderful" Seth (USA) - Feb 2010 ********************************************************** "Pitcairn was an experience of a lifetime and was every bit as good as my expectations" Bob (Oxford, UK) - January 2010 ********************************************************** "Now we are back on dry land, I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time Matt and I had on the Southern Cross. It truly was an adventure we will always remember and I was very sad indeed when the time came to disembark in Tuvalu" Vicky (London, UK) - July 2009 ********************************************************** "I went on the Phoenix trip on the Southern Cross. Well, I had a blast and I just wanted to let you know the trip was amazing, and I loved most of it - but not the parts where I was sea sick though ;-)" Jens (Seattle, USA) - July 2009 **********************************************************
live coral
********************************************************** "I came with you to Takutea in 2005 - I just stumbled across your website after telling a friend of mine about the trip today, and telling her it was the best thing I've ever done! It really was, and there is not a week that goes past when I don't think about it or tell someone about it, brilliant!" Chrissi (Auckland, NZ) ********************************************************** "I would really like to thank you for the opportunity to sail on the Bounty Bay. Your crew was great! They were very accommodating and instrumental in getting my fish. Our lab is always trying to get to remote locations to collect samples for genetic analysis but usually we are restricted to places with land based marine labs" "During this trip I was able to fill some of the void in our collections from the central Pacific and the specimens will be of great use in my dissertation research and in other projects in my lab. So thank you." "In the future if you find yourself with empty berths please think of me. I would love to sail with you again" Michelle (Univ. of Hawaii) - August 2008 ********************************************************** "We enjoyed our trip on the Bounty Bay so very much!! We have told so many people about it already and have so many more to tell! Thank you for the incredible opportunity to travel to such isolated islands and have so many wonderful and enriching experiences in such a sort amount of time. This was truly a once in a lifetime trip and we both are very appreciative" "One of my favorite experiences of the trip was going to Nassau and meeting the friendly and excited people living there. I have never felt so appreciated, as the people were so excited to have us visit. Their generosity and warmth will never be forgotten. (I had read that Pukapukan women were beautiful ----- but those men on Nassau were the most handsome group of men I ever saw!!!! The "tour guide" made sure I would not slip on the reef getting into the boat to return to the Bounty Bay and had my arm. I am usually very independent, but I enjoyed that extra care he gave me. And, yes, I know it is because of my age! I still enjoyed it!" "Another very, very special place for me is Suwarrow. It was romantic, beautiful, had great diving and snorkeling. John and his family were so friendly and Dan and I enjoyed the short time we tutored the boys. Did you know that I saw the "Green Flash" the night John's family was aboard? I have heard so much about it and have done lots of sailing, but that was the only time I saw it!! The manta rays were a very special thrill, also! Oh, yes, I also enjoyed the camping on East Island and seeing the whirlpool" "I just remembered another two very important experiences, the church service at Pukapuka, which had the most beautiful singing I ever heard -- truly voices out of this world!!, and daily life on the Bounty Bay. It was so fun to meet so many people from all over and have a close association with them on the boat. You made the trip great with your easy way, not letting anything bother you, and everyone just plainly got along very well, especially noting the diversity of us all" "I guess you can see that I thought this trip was not only well worth the expense and some slight hardships, but that our lives have been really enriched by this experience. Thank you so very much!!!!! Jan & Dan (California) - 2007 Suwarrow National Park Expedition, Cook Islands **********************************************************
christmas tree worm
********************************************************** "Back in the office and nearly over my jet lag I wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you. You really went out of your way to help us out and make things easy for us. It is much appreciated" "Thank you very much, and please also thank your crew! We're halfway through the edit, and it's all shaping up nicely. Hope that you will like the outcome!" Kristine (London, UK) - Takutea film crew (Oct 2008) ********************************************************** "I just wanted to say thanks for a great voyage to and from Pitcairn Island." "I found everything about my trip to be exactly as advertised on your website, and I would gladly recommend Pacific Expeditions to anyone considering a trip to Pitcairn!" "I wish you and your crew best of luck and good weather on all your future voyages!" Michael (Texas, USA) - 2007 ********************************************************** "Still living with the great memories of "THAT" journey. My photos came out well, and bring back fond memories. Hope to hear from you soon" Irena (Sydney, Australia) - 2008 **********************************************************
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********************************************************** "I want to thank you very much also for the great experience. The crew, all of them were kind, nice and friendly with all of us. They do their best in order to help us in any assistance!" "I will try to introduce your trip over there, for the next year, and maybe I will consider again repeating the trip maybe with some other people, thank you again!" Juan (Barcelona, Spain) - 2008 |
hawkfish
sea cucumber
marine invertebrate
christmas tree worm
clown fish
coral
coral
moray eel
coral
soft coral
hermit crab on the beach
goby fish in his hole
lizard fish
mollusk
coral and shrimp
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