Conservation

coral reef restoration | cook islands

Te ARa o te AKAU "THE MEANING BEHIND THE REEF"

In addition to my photography practice, I am a co-founder of Te Ara o te Akau, a coastal pathway initiative that promotes public access, through coral restoration, environmental stewardship, and a stronger connection between people and the island we call home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Together, these efforts reflect a consistent commitment to preserving and representing the identity, culture, and natural environment of the Cook Islands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.tearaoteakau.com
Person standing in ocean water holding large conch shell with dripping water.
Silhouette of person on paddleboard in calm ocean water against clear sky in black and white.
Close-up of vibrant pink-red branching coral with textured polyps in a marine aquarium.
Underwater shot of freediver swimming above coral reef in clear turquoise tropical ocean water.
Red branching coral resting on sandy ocean floor with blue water background underwater.
Snorkeler swimming underwater in dark blue ocean with light bubbles and bokeh effect.
Freediver examining coral nursery structure on sandy ocean floor for reef restoration.
Hand holding a small piece of coral fragment near shallow clear ocean water.
Diver attaching coral fragment to underwater rope frame structure for reef restoration.
Geodesic dome frame structure with coral fragments standing in shallow muddy water.
Underwater coral nursery frame with growing coral fragments attached to metal structure.
Aerial view of a large group of spotted eagle rays swimming over a sandy coral reef in clear turquoise water.
Underwater coral nursery frame with growing coral fragments on sandy ocean floor.
Diver in yellow wetsuit tending coral restoration frame on sandy ocean floor in clear blue tropical water.
Close-up of healthy brown branching coral colony on tropical ocean floor.
Aerial view of vibrant teal ocean water with scattered golden coral reef formations visible beneath the surface.
Aerial view of a tropical island with lush green vegetation, sandy shores, and turquoise ocean waves crashing on coral reefs.