Perfect example of spur and groove reef formation at Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

The hypersaline and entirely enclosed inner lagoon on Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Palm trees line the beach along the shoreline of Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Palm trees line the beach in the front of the town of Tapana, Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Adult coconut crab (Birgus latro) in the town of Tapana, Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Snorkelers at sunset at Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Woman splitting and drying coconuts to make copra in the town of Tapana, Niau Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific