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Pink Sand Island
Tikehau, a graceful oval crown of white and pink-sand beaches,
can only be described as a picture postcard.
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Considered to be one of the most beautiful atolls
in Polynesia, the fragrance of the air is matched
only by the abundance of life in the bright-blue
water. The friendly people, their homes awash with
gardens, invite you to share and explore their world
beyond imagination.
In Tikehau, fish seem to outnumber people
one-billion-to one. In fact the density of the fish
in the lagoon is so high that Jacques Cousteau's
research group declared it to contained
the highest concentration of fish among any other
Tuamotu atolls.
Fishing is among the primary industries here for
the 400 residents. Families share fish parks - underwater
fenced areas - where they trap parrotfish and other
lagoon species as a primary source of food and income.
Families also ship fish by air to Papeete for sale
in the local markets. Visitors enjoy endless hours
of exploring the perfection of the lagoon through snorkeling, diving, and boating and exploring the village of Tuherahera.
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