Explore The Coral Reefs Of The Cook Islands

If you're looking for the perfect island getaway in the South Pacific that offers everything from a vibrant and exciting culture to all the regular island activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and fishing, then a stay at a Cook Islands resort in Rarotonga might be just what you are looking for.

Rarotonga boasts a strong tourism industry with a number of high quality resorts and hotels to accommodate any number of visitors while providing a world-class experience. As the Cook Islands expands its tourism industry, marketing the beauty and excitement of the country all over the world, more and more people are finding out for themselves why a stay is so unforgettable.

The Coral Reefs

One of the biggest reasons that people love scuba diving and snorkeling in the Cook Islands is for the incredible coral reefs in the nearby waters, and especially those close to the coast of the major island, Rarotonga. It's a wonderful thing to see, the colours and the fascinating array of fish and sea life, but what is the coral reef exactly?

Forming the Coral Reef

The coral reef is formed by the secretions of corals; plant-like marine life that you might be surprised to learn is alive. The individuals of each species are genetically identical, but there is a huge variety of coral that lives usually in tropical oceans. Tentacles around the top of the mouth sting and paralyse prey that swim too close, before the coral consumes them.

Coral creates structures around itself from calcium carbonate. Large colonies of coral release enough calcium carbonate to create what we know as the coral reef, which it attaches itself to and lives on - on the bed of the sea. Each different type of coral creates a unique looking structure, which is why there is so much variety to enjoy when diving and exploring the reef around the Cook Islands.

Incredibly sensitive to water temperature, the coral reef and the coral that lives on it is very fragile. Under threat from climate change, pollution and acidification of the ocean, there is great concern for the safety of reefs all around the world.

Explore the Reef During Your Stay in the Cook Islands

Take advantage of your time in Rarotonga to explore one of nature's most diverse and beautiful phenomenons. With a guide from one of the island's dive centres, you can immerse yourself in a new world under the sea no matter how experienced you are in the water. Make your next holiday an unforgettable one - book a stay in the Cook Islands and jump in.

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