Sunday, June 3, 2007 - Scuba Diving on Pufana Reef
03 June 2007 | Fakarava, Iles Tuamotu, French Polynesia
Don
High winds today prevented us from diving at the lagoon entrance so, instead, we dove on a reef just inside the pass. No hammerheads were seen, just the usual gray and black-tip reef sharks. The coral gardens were exceptionally healthy and vibrant and the variety of fish life was stunning. I saw many species I had never seen before including garden eels and napolean fish. The visibility was about 50 ft. which is less than normal here because the wind has been stirring up the sand. All-in-all a very good dive.
Tomorrow the supply ship arrives and with it the possibility of fresh vegetables. We will see. In the afternoon I will head down to the southern end of the island where the diving and snorkeling are said to be fantastic.