Second day in the southern Vava’u area

Our second day in the southern Vava’u area, and the weather has been perfect for our work, with no wind and hardly any swell. This has meant we have been able to dive on any side of the islands around us. As bookends to each day, we have also experienced gorgeous sunrise and sunsets. And we couldn’t resist but to include a photo of a sunset wrasse

Sunset wrasse

Photo: Richard Robinson, www.depth.co.nz

Late evening tonight we raised the anchor and started making our way to the Ha’apai Group of islands. We will be steaming all night and arrive at first light tomorrow morning. We are curious to see the volcano that has been active for the last few days and has caused flight cancellations in Tongatapu. Perhaps the ash clouds will make for an even more stunning sunset tomorrow night.

Sunrise in the Vava’u Group, Tonga

Photo: Richard Robinson, www.depth.co.nz

By Tom Trnski

Dr Tom Trnski

Auckland Museum

David Aguirre

Massey University

Libby Liggins

Massey University

Phil Ross

University of Waikato

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