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	Tuamotus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Tuamotus are the largest chain of atolls in the world, spanning an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly the size of Western Europe.
		The language spoken in the Tuamotus is, a collection of Polynesian dialects, except for in Puka-Puka and the Gambier Islands, where Puka-Pukan and Mangarevan are spoken, respectively.
		Although geographically part of the Tuamotus, the Gambier Islands, at the southeastern extreme of the archipelago, are geologically and culturally distinct.
	www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Tuamotu_Islands (854 words)

	Tuamotus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tuamotus (French: Îles Tuamotu or officially Archipel des Tuamotu) are the largest chain of atolls in the world, spanning an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly the size of Western Europe.
		The islands/communes in the western part of the Tuamotus form the electoral circumscription of the Islands Tuamotu-West (circonscription électorale des Îles Tuamotu Ouest), a separate electoral district for the Assembly of French Polynesia, with the 5 communes Arutua, Fakarava, Manihi, Rangiroa and Takaroa in the western part of the Tuamotus.
		The language spoken in the Tuamotus is Tuamotuan, a collection of Polynesian dialects, except for in Puka-Puka and the Gambier Islands, where Puka-Pukan and Mangarevan are spoken, respectively.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tuamotu_Archipelago (928 words)

	Tuamotus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Today the most important source of income in the Tuamotus is from the cultivation of fl (A smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel) pearls and the preparation of (The dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted) copra.
		All of the islands of the Tuamotus are coral "low islands": essentially high sand bars built upon coral (A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water) reefs.
		The Tuamotus were first "discovered" for (A native or inhabitant of Europe) Europeans by the (In earlier times, a person who explored by ship) navigator (Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)) Ferdinand Magellan, during his circumglobal voyage in 1521.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/Tu/Tuamotus.htm (1383 words)

	The dangerous Tuamotus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tuamotus islands are the Pacific dream come true, and a sunny change from the rainstricken Marquesas.
		An atoll in the Tuamotus is a lot larger than we enticipated, it can be 30 nautical miles long (about the same in miles) and 10 nautical miles wide, with several motus (islands) scattered along the reef which encircles the lagoon.
		Variable currents, bad maps (the atolls can be up to 5 nautical miles off) and sudden storms have given the Tuamotus its nickname "the dangerous islands", and plenty of wrecks are scattered along the reefs.
	www.bryllupsreisen.com /english/news/270600.htm (540 words)

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		The Tuamotus are atolls with large lagoons and a ring of reef, frequently high enough to support low islands (motus).
		The lagoons and the surrounding sea teems with fish in the Tuamotus.
		One of the major crops of the Tuamotus are the "fl" pearls of the lagoons.
	www.yachtaragorn.com /Tuamotus.htm (583 words)

	Angler's Passport - Your Passport to Fishing the World
		The Tuamotus are probably Tahiti's most scenic islands and more to the point the greatest flat's system we have found in our exploration there.
		Probably one of the most spectacular part of the Tuamotus is the life within the atolls in the channels and on the flats.
		The overall vitality of the environment throughout the Tuamotus is excellent.
	www.anglerspassport.com /fp/photos.htm (1014 words)

	Tuamotus Resorts - South Pacific - French Polynesia - Honeymoon Vacations International
		The Tuamotus appear as if almost one hundred pearl necklaces were gracefully tossed upon the ocean.
		It contains two principal villages: Rotoava (pop.250+) (airfield) in the north east, near the pass of Garuae which, at one kilometer wide, is the largest in French Polynesia, and Tetamanu, former chief town of the island, situated beside the southern pass of Tumakohua.
		Fakarava's immense lagoon has several fl pearl farms, idyllic white sand beaches and is punctuated by innumerable motu, the majority of which remain unexplored.
	www.vacationsintl.com /SouthPacific/FrenchPolynesia/Tuamotus/Main.htm (1119 words)

	The Tuamotos
		French Polynesia consists of five archipelagos - the Society Islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea/Taaa and Bora Bora), the Tuamotus, the Mangrevas, the Australs and the Marquesas.
		The Tuamotus archipelago consists of 76 low islands or coral atolls, scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific ocean.
		Life for the 15,000 residents of the Tuamotus is very simple and the people live in harmony with the sky, the sea, the lagoon and the creatures that reside within the waters and on the beaches.
	www.yourtravelsource.com /French_Polynesia/The_Tuamotos/the_tuamotos.html (247 words)

	Tuamotu Atoll Surfing :: World Surfaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Tuamotus comprise a vast area of open ocean to the NE of Tahiti demarcated by 78 islands surrounded by coral atolls where there is booming surf in many of the passes.
		The Tuamotus promise absolutely NO CROWDS as well as the thrill of discovering new surfing spots in a pristine quadrant of the Pacific Ocean.
		The surf which bombards many of the 78 islands in the Tuamotus, is among the best in the world, generally powerful, hollow and lined-up, tropical reef pass surf, although there are some spots that offer long walled-up set-ups that could even cater to good longboarders.
	www.worldsurfaris.com /2002/tuamotu/tua_surf.asp (774 words)

	Tahiti Surfing Photos - Tuamotu Atolls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Most of the reef passes in the Tuamotus are approximately 50-100 meters or so across allowing boats such as the Cascade to pass freely through the deep channel and anchor inside the lagoon.
		The surf which bombards many of the 78 islands in the Tuamotus is among the best in the world, generally powerful, hollow and lined-up, tropical reef pass surf, although there are some spots that offer long walled-up set ups.
		For a surfer of average build and weight, a 6-5 or 6-6 thruster or rounded pin, a 6-8 or 6-9 rounded pin, and either a second 6-8 to 6-9 rounded pin, or possibly 7-0 to 7-2 minigun would be the ideal quiver.
	www.wavehunters.com /tuamotus/tuamotus_surf.asp (995 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Tuamotu tropical moist forests (OC0115)
		The Tuamotus and Gambier Islands are largely atolls, while the Pitcairn group consists of raised limestone islands and high islands.
		The Tuamotus are the smallest area in the world with an endemic sandpiper, the Tuamotu sandpiper (Prosobonia cancellata), which is now restricted to uninhabited, rat-free islands.
		In the Tuamotus, there are still substantial areas of forest left on Makatea Island where the Polynesian pigeon (Ducula aurorae) survives in small numbers as well as the Makatea fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) and Tuamotu reed-warbler (Acrocephalus atypha).
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/oc/oc0115_full.html (2036 words)

	Tuamotu Atolls: The Final Surf Frontier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Spanning an area the size of Western Europe, the Tuamotus are the largest chain of coral atolls in the world, with over 78 islands and several dozen and mechanical reef passes oriented to reap the benefits from the Tuamotus' incredible 360 degree swell window.
		Shortly thereafter, the Tuamotus (N season spots) were featured in the June 2002 issue of Surfing Magazine ("Super Trip" feature with Parko, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons and C Hobgood).
		In addition to surfing, the Tuamotus are a watersports haven: Scuba-diving, snorkeling, game-fishing, fly-fishing, spear-fishing, sea-kayaking...
	www.wavehunters.com /tuamotus/tuamotus.asp (600 words)

	Aranui 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tahiti-based Aranui 3 carries freight and 200 passengers in cruise-line comfort to the remote Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia in the South Pacific.
		The Tuamotus are a string of some 75 geologically ancient coral-ringed atolls and many coral reefs, the inhabited ones being mainly Rangiroa, a circle of 20 islets surrounded by a broad lagoon, Takapoto with its fl pearl oyster beds, and Fakarava, noted for its enormous lagoon and outstanding SCUBA diving.
		Takapoto (tua)motu is the first landfall for Aranui 3 passengers after leaving Papeete.
	www.romartraveler.com /RomarPages/Aranui.html (2780 words)

	Clare360.com The Tuamotus Update for Tiffany and Billy Devereux's Sailing Circumnavigation
		This was not a snub, but instead their greeting—just one of many new experiences in the Tuamotus.
		The Tuamotu islands are the largest group of coral atolls in the world.
		In the Marquesas, mahu is the term used to describe boys raised as girls; in the Tuamotus the term is fakafefine.
	www.clare360.com /tuamotus_update.htm (1735 words)

	Tuamotus Letters
		The Tuamotus are, so far, our favorite part of the South Pacific.
		You can also see each of our thoughts on the Tuamotus by visiting the Makemo, Tahanea, Fakarava, and Toau sections under Landfalls.
		But these newsletters here, while having fewer pictures, were written as we were there, so they are more current and reflect our thoughts and feelings right at the moment.
	hackingfamily.com /Landfalls/Newsletters/Tuamotus/tuamotus_letters.htm (173 words)

	Tahiti :: WaterWays Surf Aventures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Tuamotu Atolls are situated NE of Tahiti and the Society Islands.
		The islands that dot the ring of each atoll are low lying areas of land that has amassed over the centuries, eventually becoming home to trees and animals.
		The highest point above sea level in most atolls is only only3-10’, however the Tuamotus are some of the oldest and largest atolls in the world with elevations reaching 20.
	www.waterwaystravel.com /tahiti/Yacht.html (1053 words)

	Tahiti Vacation -Rangiroa Manihi Tikehau Fakarava Tuamotus- Discount Holiday Wedding- Travel Services
		The waters of the Tuamotus are the snorkler's and scuba diver's dream.
		As the Tuamotus are sparsely populated, social life on the atolls revolves around your hotel, where you'll enjoy the companionship of fellow adventurers from around the world.
		The charming village of Tuherahera is situated on the south end of the largest motu.
	www.off2tahiti.com /tuamotus.htm (410 words)

	Scuba Diving the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia- Tahiti Sun Travel Network
		The Tuamotu Islands are well known throughout the world as one of the most spectacular diving destinations imaginable.
		Numbering 78, the Tuamotu chain is the largest chain of atolls in the world.
		All the Tuamotu atolls are surrounded by steep dropoffs and cliffs overlooking vast expanses of remote and tropical south pacific ocean waters.
	www.tuamotu-islands.com /todo/scuba.html (1602 words)

	Tuamotus - TheBestLinks.com - Europe, France, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tuamotus - TheBestLinks.com - Europe, France, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean,...
		Tuamotu, Tuamotus, Europe, France, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean, Pearl...
		The Tuamotus are the largest chain of atolls in the world.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Tuamotu.html (168 words)

	HEE-NALU.com - THE OFFICAL WEBSITE
		French Polynesia is a massive oceanic region the size of Europe and includes 5 major island groups: the Societies, the Marquesas Islands to the northeast, the Tuamotus to the east, the Australs (Tubuai) to the south, and the Gambier Islands to the southeast...
		The Societies are the best-known island group in French Polynesia and consist of 5 major islands, the windward islands of Tahiti and Moorea, and the leeward islands of Raiatea, Huahine and Bora Bora.
		French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Atolls are one of the last great frontiers in surf travel.
	www.hee-nalu.com /polynesia.php (287 words)

	Mark Moxon, Travel Writer: French Polynesia: Amanu
		Our progress through the Dangerous Archipelago (the old name for the Tuamotus) had proved that without a GPS – the electronic gizmo that gives your latitude and longitude from satellite fixes – life in the Tuamotus would not only be dangerous, it would be downright suicidal.
		The Tuamotu atolls are invisible until you're about five miles away, since they have no mountainous islands in the Tuamotus as they do in the Gambiers, and before you know it you can be run aground on a coral reef and sinking in the South Pacific with no means of escape.
		The typical reaction of the unadventurous sailor is to go straight to Tahiti, leaving the Tuamotus to the east, but the captain and I had decided to explore the Forbidden Zone and had spent some time doing the detective work on places we could visit in the southern Dangerous Archipelago.
	www.moxon.net /french_polynesia/amanu.html (3344 words)

	The Two Captains - Logbook - Volume 115 - Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The fl pearls of the Tuamotus are not exclusively fl.
		I made the pass dive once on scuba and several times just snorkeling while Don was able to dive the pass three more times in the company of Greg, Ruth and their crew Tom of the Hallberg Rassey 53 Bravo Charlie after they joined us in the anchorage.
		Greg and Ruth have made a "career" of diving the Tuamotus, by commuting back and forth from Hawaii each year for the past four, and of it all this spot is their favorite.
	www.thetwocaptains.com /logbook/111-120/115.html (2284 words)

	Advenures in Conversation
		Life for the 15,000 residents of the Tuamotu Islands is very simple.
		People live in harmony with the sky, the sea, the lagoon and the creatures that reside within the waters and on the beaches.
		The Tuamotu island group holds some of the best cruising, sunning and just plain hanging about to be found in the South Pacific.
	www.adventureconversations.com /tuamotus.htm (334 words)

	National Geographic Adventure Mag.: Tuamotus Photo Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		French Polynesia's Tuamotu Islands as seen from the hull of a kayak and beneath the deep blue waters at the heart of the South Pacific
		For photographer Peter McBride, a journey to paradise was simply part of the job when he was asked to join writer Jon Bowermaster on assignment in the Tuamotu Archipelago (read excerpt "Journey to Water World" in the August 2003 issue).
		As one of the last places to be inhabited by humans, Tuamotu visitors look to the sea to learn about local customs.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /adventure/0308/photo_index.html (380 words)

	Surfline \| BEYOND TEAHUPOO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		During the winter the Tuamotus pick up lots of northwest swell sweeping down from the North Pacific, much the same as Hawaii picks up south swells during the summer from the South Pacific.
		Tradewinds are usually moderate out of the East Southeast, which means clean offshore conditions for most of the northwest swell spots.
		Tahiti and the Tuamotus also pick up Southern Hemisphere and various typhoon swells throughout the year as well, and The Cascade is always exploring many new reefs and passes to capture the best swells at the right place at the right time.
	www.surfline.com /travel/tripwire/06_tuamotus.cfm (1364 words)

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