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Wakatobi: A Natural Attraction

Off the tip of Southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia in the Banda Sea, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers an unforgettable blend of pristine, protected reefs with sustainable luxury.

Words:
Walt Stearns
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Ecology & Science

Dive sites that offer unusual or dramatic underwater topography have always intrigued me. And from what I had been hearing, the site known as Blade was a prime candidate to add to my “favorites” list.

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Wakatobi Getaway 2017

Trip Teaser: Come with X-RAY MAG to Wakatobi!

April 10-17, 2017

During this special week at the resort there will be a series of image clinics for underwater photographers hosted by Walt Stearns and Peter Symes (publisher of X-Ray Magazine), along with a photo contest for the best wide-angle & macro subjects taken during the week.

In addition to numerous prizes for wide-angle and macro, one winning image will make the cover of X-ray magazine!

There will be a Post Trip Photo Gallery featured on xray-mag.com of top images from participating photographers.

Inquiries and bookings: Wakatobi.com.

Words:
Walt Stearns
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Travel & Trips

In my long career as a writer/photographer, I have had the opportunity to visit a large number of destinations, which has translated into an even higher number of resort visits. Among the more widely regarded is Wakatobi Dive Resort in southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Wakatobi Aerial Footage

Pristine, protected, and just a few fin kicks from Wakatobi Dive Resort’s bungalows and villas, are some of the world’s healthiest coral reefs rising close to the surface. Fly along with us for a quick peek of amazing aerial footage of our House Reef.

Travel & Trips

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Biodiversity on Wakatobi Reef

Coral reefs are places of immense natural diversity. They accommodate some of the highest densities of animals on earth and have more species than any other marine habitat. However, the species inhabiting coral reefs are not distributed evenly through the oceans.

Words:
Richard Smith
Images:
Richard Smith
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Ecology & Science

Richness differs dramatically between regions due to the many different pressures that have molded each community over millions of years. The world’s highest marine biodiversity is found in an area that has become known by conservationists as the ‘Coral Triangle’.

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