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10/22/2008: "Isle de Pins, New Caledonia"

Off the beaten track, over a shallow reef and into the most south eastern lagoon of New Caledonia is the most perfect catamaran exploration area. Shallow, less than two metres in much of the lagoon, there are three islets, turtles, sharks, fish, eagles and exploring to be done. We are in search of the unique New Caledonian nautilus. So far 17 specimens, none complete. Still, it is an excuse to meander the beaches and search the places few can or try to get to.