Passages of Knowledge
The “South Seas” is a popular way of referring to the South Pacific. It evokes a naïve, dreamy
image, for example of the Fiji Islands: palm trees, sandy beaches and a paradise for divers
thanks to the spectacular diversity of marine life to be seen on the reefs around the 350 plus
islands. This is particularly true for reef passages – the “gates” in the reef that do not dry out
even at low tide – where pelagic species like trevallies and sharks also hunt for food
ZMT Newsletter #01/2021