Dreflix: Paradise Found: The Phoenix Islands

Paradise Found: The Phoenix Islands

In a remote corner of the Pacific, the nation of Kiribati has created the world's largest marine reserve, the Phoenix Islands Protected Area. The reserve covers 410,500 square kilometers and is home to thriving coral reefs and abundant sea life, including sharks and manta rays.

2008

0h 24min

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