The United Kingdom has recently announced increased efforts to make the South Pacific Ocean’s Pitcairn Archipelago, the world’s largest near-pristine ocean habitat, into a fully protected marine reserve.
Travelers who wish to experience the ecosystem can do so on Lindblad Expedition’s Tahiti to Easter Island: Tales of the Pacific voyage in partnership with National Geographic. The 20-day expedition travels from Tahiti to the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Pitcairn Archipelago and Easter Island.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
- Dive, snorkel or explore the Pitcairn Islands and the stunning reefs of Fakarava in a glass-bottom Zodiac
- Discover the geology and wildlife of Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Delve into the lost culture, ancient burial sites and towering moai of Easter Island with an archaeologist
- Voyage with Global Perspectives guest speaker and current expedition leader for the National Geographic Pristine Seas Expeditions, Paul Rose, one of the world’s most experienced divers, field science and polar experts.
The expedition will depart November 13, 2015, and travel discounts will be available for early bookings.
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