Archives of #palau

Picture from Babeldaob

Paul is not only a pristine arcipelago but also an ancient culture. The Airai Bai (Men's house of Airai) in the Airai municipality, is the oldest traditional meetinghouse you can find on the island. Its facade and interior beams are decorated with depictions of Palauan legends. The building and site have long been the spiritual and civic centerpiece of the community, however today they are rarely used. #palau #ephemera #bai #culture #aerialphotography #art #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Koror, Palau

The coral reef in Palau seems to be in better shape than what I’ve observed in Maldives. However I’ve still noticed some bleaching events in a couple of spots, meaning that also here the changes in water acidity and temperature are starting to affect the reef. #palau #ephemera #corals #underwater #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Palau Rock Island Southern Lagoon

When you get closer to Palau’s Rock Islands you can clearly see their mushroom-like shape, with a smaller base at the intertidal notch than what lies above it. The indentation comes from erosion and from the dense community of sponges, snails and other organisms that graze around it. #palau #ephemera #rockisland #island #aerial #landscapephotography #selfportrait #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Rock Islands

Exploring Rock Islands, a collection of limestone or coral uprises that surfaced to form Islands in Palau's Southern Lagoon. Climate change is affecting Palau’s waters levels acidity, threatening its magnificent corals and disturbing fish stocks already depleted by overfishing. #palau #ephemera #island #rockisland #aerial #landscapephotography #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Koror, Palau

Arriving in Palau, an arcipelago of 500 volcanic islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. #palau #ephemera #micronesia #ocean #travel #documentary
6 years ago
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