It's a little off the beaten path, but this charming Mexican town rewards visitors with incredible beach vibes and a massive, ...

“In Millennium lagoon the reefs are paved with clams ... and algae overtake the coral. At Millennium Island divers saw two sharks with stainless steel hooks in their mouths, one of them ...

Indeed, at the last-named atoll some of the most luxuriant coral patches are found at the south end of the lagoon, furthest away from the lagoon outlet. The favourable conditions are due ...

The top of the island is now underwater, though just under the surface. Sand, silt, and rubble that originated in the coral reef now fill the lagoon. The coral reef is now considered an atoll.

While it's possible to kayak with your own set of snorkeling gear from the main island, it's best to venture to the Coral Gardens with a guide as part of a lagoon tour, such as those offered by ...

The coral reef systems of the Al Wajh lagoon on the Red Sea ... to sail a loaded rock barge from the mainland jetties to the island development sites, because the routes cannot cut through ...