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 The French Polynesian Islands are a scattering of small jewels, and there are 118
of them. The first glimpse of Tahiti and its islands gained by the traveling diver when arriving by plane reveals
the riotous jade and turqoise tones of lagoons and the tumultuous tangle of reefs, with their passages and rocky
outcrops plumbing the depths of the abyss.
Tahiti is the main island and the one most people have heard of. It is the best place to see corals (hard and soft)
and to do Wall dives and wreck dives. Shark feeding is also available. The dives are easy.
Bora Bora, the most famous of the leeward islands, is well-known for its abundant marine life - pelagics in general,
manta ray in particular. The manta rays are often found solitary, but it's not uncommon to encounter groups of
up to 10 swimming in the shallow as well as deep waters and in strong currents running in and out as they feed
through the passes in the coral reef.
 Moorea is considered to be the top spot
for diving in the Society Islands. Moorea's coral reefs are well preserved with abundant marine life and the visibility
is often greater than 130 feet.
Raiatea/Tahaa and Huahine diving is excellent within the large Raiatea-Tahaa lagoon. The size of the lagoon and
the numerous passes offer plenty of diving opportunities. There are many good dive sites just off-shore from Uturoa,
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