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  • Water, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Water, Porticcio, Corsica, France.
  • Underwater vision of bubbles.
  • Lake Traunsee, Gmunden, Austria.
  • Water view of the beautiful natural swimming pool out of the coral limestone surrounded by Araucaria pines.<br /> Reached by sea on foot along a small narrow path and truly out of this world, Oro Bay boasts two superb beaches of incredibly fine white sand, crystal water. Eighty kilometres south-east of Noumea lies the enchanting Isle of Pines (14 km wide, 18 km long) a place where time seems to stand still in an idyllic setting of white beaches under swaying palms and soaring Araucaria pines.<br /> "Kunié ", as it is still called by the inhabitants, is as beautiful under water as it is on land and a favourite spot for divers.<br /> The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; Kanak name: Kunyié) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The Isle of Pines is often nicknamed l'île la plus proche du paradis ("the closest island to Paradise") and is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its colorful lagoon. Many species of tropical fish and corals can be seen in the transparent water.<br /> The island is located around 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483Coordinates: 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483 and measures 15 km (9 miles) by 13 km (8 miles). It lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island and is approximately 100 kilometres south-east of the capital Noumea. There is one airport (code ILP) with a 1,097-meter (3,600 ft) runway. The Isle of Pines is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef.<br /> The inhabitants of the island are mainly native Melanesian Kanaks and the population is approximately 2,000 (estimated 2006) (1989 population 1,465).<br /> The island is rich with animal life and is home to many unique creatures such as the Crested Gecko Rhacodactylus ciliatus and the world's largest gecko Rhacodactylus leachianus.<br /> The pic Nga
  • Early Morning Surf.
  • Water bottle, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
  • Blacktip reef shark swimming around Middleton Reef, is a coral reef in the Tasman Sea.<br /> The blacktip reef shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, is a shark of tropical and warm temperate seas.<br /> Distribution<br /> One of the most common sharks found in shallow (sometimes as shallow as 30 cm) water around coral reefs of Indo-Pacific waters. The water they swim in is usually between 20 and 27° C (70 to 80º F). Blacktip reef sharks do not venture into tropical lakes and rivers far from the ocean.<br /> Appearance<br /> As its name suggests, the tips of the shark's pectoral fin and dorsal fin are black, with a white underside. Its skin is brownish in color on the top half of its body. It has been recorded at up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in length and over 99 lbs (45 kg) in weight.[1] Its snout is blunt and rounded. The gray reef shark looks similar, and is also common, but is distinguished by its stockier and grey body and its lack of a black tip on the dorsal fin.<br /> Diet<br /> A blacktip reef shark's diet consists mainly of reef fish, but they will also feed on rays, crustaceans, cephalopods, and other molluscs.<br /> Reproduction, behavior, and interaction with humans<br /> Reproduction is viviparous, with 2 to 4 pups in a litter. Before giving birth, female blacktip reef sharks will incubate their young for 16 months. The pups' length at birth ranges from 33 to 52 cm.<br /> This species is not considered social, but can be seen in small groups. While generally shy, they often are curious about snorkelers and scuba divers. As with most sharks, the body is bent into a sort of "S" shape when the shark feels threatened. Blacktip reef sharks are harmless unless provoked. Incidents generally involve hand feeding or spear fishing, possibly in combination with low visibility.<br /> The blacktip is one of only a few sharks that can jump fully out of the water, a behaviour called breaching. They have also been observed surfacing to look around (spy-hopping).<br /> Population decline<br /> Blacktip reef sharks are often the bycatch from other fisheries
  • Sunshine Surf.
  • Water surface taken under different weather.
  • Water, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
  • Whiteheaven Beach
  • Morning Surf.
  • Jelly Fish.
  • Yvan Bourgnon and Joris Cocaud training before the attempt of the around Corsica Island record on the Nacra F20 Carbon "Atlantis Television", Porticcio, Corsica, France.
  • Water surface taken under different weather.
  • Underwater vision of bubbles.
  • One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2004 at North Bondi, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at North Bondi to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2004 at North Bondi, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at North Bondi to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.
  • Onboard Ginninderra a 60 feet catamaran, cruising close to Cape York Peninsula coast on her way to a circumnavigation of Australia,
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  • BUBBLES-UNDERWATER-SYDNEY-NSW-AUS
  • Curlcurl seawater swimming pool under big surf condition
  • Whiteheaven Beach
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Underwater Great Barrier Reef
  • Cape Tribulation.
  • Gorge of Babinda Boulders, swim in the fresh water pool.
  • Leaf prisoner from ice during winter.
  • Leaf prisoner from ice during winter.
  • Foam create by waves on a beach at Bawley Point on the South coast of New South Wales.
  • Foam create by waves on a beach at Bawley Point on the South coast of New South Wales.
  • Fisheries Beach on the south coast of the New South Wales.
  • Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. Located right on the Great Barrier Reef.<br /> Sensational diving opportunities abound, including the famous Cod Hole and the island is only a 50-minute boat ride to the legendary Outer Great Barrier Reef. The Ribbon Reefs near Lizard Island are also renowned for some of the best big game fishing in the world.<br /> Snorkellers are rewarded for little effort with coral gardens, brightly coloured tropical fish and giant clams just moments from the island's beaches. Discover secluded, pristine beaches by foot or by motorised dinghy with a gourmet picnic just for two.
  • Prince Frederick Harbour, into which the Hunter and Roe Rivers flow. This is yet another ultra scenic area of the Kimberley coast. You'll feel quiet, tranquil moments amongst cathedral-like gorges,along with seeing more sandstone erosional features that quaintly create shapes of heads, cakes, rolling strata and then riverine flats, waterfalls, streams, cliffs, mudflats squiggled by their draining streams, mangrove creeks and river with crocodiles and birds.
  • Water view of the beautiful natural swimming pool out of the coral limestone surrounded by Araucaria pines.<br /> Reached by sea on foot along a small narrow path and truly out of this world, Oro Bay boasts two superb beaches of incredibly fine white sand, crystal water. Eighty kilometres south-east of Noumea lies the enchanting Isle of Pines (14 km wide, 18 km long) a place where time seems to stand still in an idyllic setting of white beaches under swaying palms and soaring Araucaria pines.<br /> "Kunié ", as it is still called by the inhabitants, is as beautiful under water as it is on land and a favourite spot for divers.<br /> The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; Kanak name: Kunyié) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The Isle of Pines is often nicknamed l'île la plus proche du paradis ("the closest island to Paradise") and is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its colorful lagoon. Many species of tropical fish and corals can be seen in the transparent water.<br /> The island is located around 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483Coordinates: 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483 and measures 15 km (9 miles) by 13 km (8 miles). It lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island and is approximately 100 kilometres south-east of the capital Noumea. There is one airport (code ILP) with a 1,097-meter (3,600 ft) runway. The Isle of Pines is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef.<br /> The inhabitants of the island are mainly native Melanesian Kanaks and the population is approximately 2,000 (estimated 2006) (1989 population 1,465).<br /> The island is rich with animal life and is home to many unique creatures such as the Crested Gecko Rhacodactylus ciliatus and the world's largest gecko Rhacodactylus leachianus.<br /> The pic Nga
  • Water view of the beautiful natural swimming pool out of the coral limestone surrounded by Araucaria pines.<br /> Reached by sea on foot along a small narrow path and truly out of this world, Oro Bay boasts two superb beaches of incredibly fine white sand, crystal water. Eighty kilometres south-east of Noumea lies the enchanting Isle of Pines (14 km wide, 18 km long) a place where time seems to stand still in an idyllic setting of white beaches under swaying palms and soaring Araucaria pines.<br /> "Kunié ", as it is still called by the inhabitants, is as beautiful under water as it is on land and a favourite spot for divers.<br /> The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; Kanak name: Kunyié) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The Isle of Pines is often nicknamed l'île la plus proche du paradis ("the closest island to Paradise") and is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its colorful lagoon. Many species of tropical fish and corals can be seen in the transparent water.<br /> The island is located around 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483Coordinates: 22°37?S 167°29?E? / ?22.617°S 167.483°E? / -22.617; 167.483 and measures 15 km (9 miles) by 13 km (8 miles). It lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island and is approximately 100 kilometres south-east of the capital Noumea. There is one airport (code ILP) with a 1,097-meter (3,600 ft) runway. The Isle of Pines is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef.<br /> The inhabitants of the island are mainly native Melanesian Kanaks and the population is approximately 2,000 (estimated 2006) (1989 population 1,465).<br /> The island is rich with animal life and is home to many unique creatures such as the Crested Gecko Rhacodactylus ciliatus and the world's largest gecko Rhacodactylus leachianus.<br /> The pic Nga
  • Ripple on the water during sunset time at bay du Prony in New Caledonia.<br /> Cruising around New caledonia.<br /> New Caledonia (French: officially: Nouvelle-Calédonie; colloquially: (la) Calédonie; popular nicknames: (la) Kanaky, (le) Caillou), is a "sui generis collectivity" of France located in the region of Melanesia in the southwest Pacific. It comprises a main island (Grande Terre), the Loyalty Islands, and several smaller islands. Approximately half the size of Taiwan, it has a land area of 18,575.5 square kilometres (7,172 sq mi). The population was estimated in January 2008 to be 244,410.The capital and largest city of the territory is Nouméa. The currency is the CFP franc.
  • Ripple on the water during sunset time at bay du Prony in New Caledonia.<br /> Cruising around New caledonia.<br /> New Caledonia (French: officially: Nouvelle-Calédonie; colloquially: (la) Calédonie; popular nicknames: (la) Kanaky, (le) Caillou), is a "sui generis collectivity" of France located in the region of Melanesia in the southwest Pacific. It comprises a main island (Grande Terre), the Loyalty Islands, and several smaller islands. Approximately half the size of Taiwan, it has a land area of 18,575.5 square kilometres (7,172 sq mi). The population was estimated in January 2008 to be 244,410.The capital and largest city of the territory is Nouméa. The currency is the CFP franc.
  • A day at the Bondi Icebergs swimming club, Bondi Beach, Sydney in Australia.
  • A day at the Bondi Icebergs swimming club, Bondi Beach, Sydney in Australia.
  • Aquatic stroll in Pittwater.
  • Aquatic stroll in Pittwater.
  • Christchurch.Christchurch (M?ori: ?tautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. It is one third the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula.
  • 470 pair Ingrid Petitjean and Nadege Douroux training in Marseille on a sunny and windy day.
  • Onboard Hugo Boss racing around the Isle of Wight in the Artemis Challenge. Skipper Alex Thomson & Crew along with celebrity Ewan McGregor.
  • TP 52 RAN IV, first test sail In Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The 2011 TP52 designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built at Green Marine in Lymington, UK.
  • Nacira 67 designed by Axel de Beaufort .<br /> The result is a wide planning hull shape equipped with a canting keel, twin rudder direction system and a 30 m high rotating mast.
  • The GC32 is the one design for the future Great Cup Racing circuit starting from 2013 onward.
  • One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2004 at North Bondi, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at North Bondi to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2004 at North Bondi, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at North Bondi to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.
  • Atlantis is the majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment of arrival, you’re immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. To stay or visit is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas.
  • Training session at the Bondi Icebergs swimming club, Bondi Beach, Sydney in Australia.
  • Underwater vision of surfer at Scotts Head.
  • Surfers from Flying Fish adventure school at Manly Beach.
  • One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2007 at Manly, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at Manly to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.
  • Surfer Florent Gaudaire at Malibu Beach, California.
  • One of Australia's longest running and most prestigious ocean swims, the Cole Classic 2007 at Manly, Sydney.<br /> Thousands of swimmers gather at Manly to compete in either a 1km or 2km swim. This truly iconic event is a challenge for people to swim a reasonable distance through the surf, taking courage and determination. <br /> Swimming (aquatic locomotion) is biologically propelled motion through a liquid medium. Swimming has evolved a number of times in a range of organisms ranging from arthropods to fish to molluscs.