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The silent protectors of our islands
Saturday 28 June 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
Te Ara o te Akau Inc. check on their coral nurseries in the lagoon. SUPPLIED/25062001
In the tranquil lagoons and vibrant passages of Rarotonga, a small but passionate group is fighting to restore what lies beneath the surface - our coral reefs, the silent protectors of our islands.
In the tranquil lagoons and vibrant passages of Rarotonga, a small but passionate group is fighting to restore what lies beneath the surface - our coral reefs, the silent protectors of our islands.
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