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  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    A newly rebuilt runway by the US military on the island of Peleliu in Palau.Wednesday 33rd October 2024.

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    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    The audience at the President Surangel S. Whipps Jr campaign event in the town of Airai. Palau, Monday 21st October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., a businessman-turned-politician, spends a long time talking about taxation to an audience gathered for a campaign event in the town of Airai. Palau, Monday 21st October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    Dancers prepare to go on stage during an event at Long Island, Koror, Palau, Monday 21st October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    A Portrait of former president Thomas Remengesau Jr, standing outside a World War II bunker built by the Japanese that is located on his property he has owned for 40 years. Monday 21st October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    The Capitol of Palau is the palace of the Palau National Congress. It is located in Ngerulmud, the administrative capital of the country. Its design is based on the United States Capitol. Palau. Sunday 20th October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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    (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    A group of Chinese businessmen play darts. They are in the country drafting plans for a new hotel on the island, one of several owned by Chinese nationals. Koror, Palau, Sunday 20th October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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    (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
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    The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
    Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers.

    Palau the small Pacific country is one of 12 in the world that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China and will head to the polls on 5 November, the same day as the US.

    Voters are mostly concerned about a weak economy and cost of living crisis. But outside Palau, the election symbolises the growing tussle for influence by Washington and Beijing playing out across the Pacific.

    Aiu Andres, 33, truck driver from Ngerulmud carries his son. In the town of Melekeok. Palau. Sunday 20th October, 2024.

    Matthew Abbott / Guardian / eyevine

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    (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    MATTHEW ABBOTT

     

  • Koror Island, Palau - couple enjoying the sunset on the Palau Siren
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    Koror Island, Palau - couple enjoying the sunset on the Palau Siren
    Couple enjoying the sunset on the Palau Siren, Koror Island, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific
    Laura Grier

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006c)
    Robbie Williams performs on stage during the gala of Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006d)
    Robbie Williams performs on stage during the gala of Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006e)
    Robbie Williams performs on stage during the gala of Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006f)
    Robbie Williams performs on stage during the gala of Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006g)
    Robbie Williams performs on stage during the gala of Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
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    PEOPLE - Robbie Williams beehrt die Los 40 Music Awards in Barcelona
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX/Shutterstock (7533006a)
    Robbie Williams attends the Los 40 Music Awards 2016 at Palau Sant Jordi
    Los 40 Music Awards, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Dec 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Islands of Palau, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Aerial View of Jellyfish Lake of Palau, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Striped Goby, Trimma cana, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pyjama Cardinalfish, Sphaeramia nematoptera, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Sharp Teeth of Lizardfish, Saurida gracilis, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Magenta Dottyback, Pseudochromis porphyreus, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Red Crescent-tail Bigeye, Priacanthus hamrur, Blue Corner, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pink Anemonefish, Amphiprion perideraion, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pair Chambered Nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Aerieal View of Seventy Islands, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Mastigias Jellyfish in Backlight, Mastigias papua etpisonii, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Mastigias Jellyfish in Backlight, Mastigias papua etpisonii, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Moon Jellyfish and Skin Diver, Aurita aurita, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    PINK ANEMONEFISH on anemone Amphiprion perideraion Palau, South Pacific
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • 'Jardins del Palau Reial de Pedralbes' Festival, Barcelona, Spain - 13 Jun 2014
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    'Jardins del Palau Reial de Pedralbes' Festival, Barcelona, Spain - 13 Jun 2014
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Miquel Benitez/REX (3834661c)
    Zubin Mehta
    'Jardins del Palau Reial de Pedralbes' Festival, Barcelona, Spain - 13 Jun 2014

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
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    Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vlad Levantovsky/Solent News / Rex Features ( 871476b )
    Photographer's daughter Rachel swimming with the jellyfish, These remarkable photos show how a population of jellyfish has grown to a staggering 10 million in a single lake. Without any predators they have multiplied to extraordinary numbers in the 12 acre lake on the Pacific island of Palau. They have also evolved over hundreds of years and with little need to defend themselves their stings are now so weak they are no longer detectable by human skin. Jellyfish Lake can be reached only by boat, followed by a short hike over a steep and very slippery rocky ridge that separates the lake from the ocean.{br}Amateur photographer Vlad Levantovsky took these pictures with an underwater camera while on a family holiday with wife Olga and daughter Rachel in January this year. Mr Levantovsky, a 47 year old computer scientist from Boston, USA, said the three of them arrived at the isolated salt water lake when it was deserted
    Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
    MEET THE THOUSANDS OF INHABITANTS OF 'JELLYFISH LAKE'

    These remarkable photos show how a population of jellyfish has grown to a staggering 10 million in a single lake.

    Without any predators they have multiplied to extraordinary numbers in the 12 acre lake on the Pacific island of Palau.

    With little need to defend themselves, their evolution over the past few hundred years means their stings are now so weak they are no longer detectable by human skin.

    'Jellyfish Lake', as it has been dubbed, can be reached only by boat, followed by a short hike over a steep and very slippery rocky ridge that separates the lake from the ocean.

    Amateur photographer Vlad Levantovsky took these pictures with an underwater camera while on a family holiday with wife Olga and daughter Rachel in January this year.

    Mr Levantovsky, 47...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIOPDWKF

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
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    Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vlad Levantovsky/Solent News / Rex Features ( 871476a )
    Jellyfish, These remarkable photos show how a population of jellyfish has grown to a staggering 10 million in a single lake. Without any predators they have multiplied to extraordinary numbers in the 12 acre lake on the Pacific island of Palau. They have also evolved over hundreds of years and with little need to defend themselves their stings are now so weak they are no longer detectable by human skin. Jellyfish Lake can be reached only by boat, followed by a short hike over a steep and very slippery rocky ridge that separates the lake from the ocean.{br}Amateur photographer Vlad Levantovsky took these pictures with an underwater camera while on a family holiday with wife Olga and daughter Rachel in January this year. Mr Levantovsky, a 47 year old computer scientist from Boston, USA, said the three of them arrived at the isolated salt water lake when it was deserted
    Swimmer braves Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Pacific Ocean - 16 Mar 2009
    MEET THE THOUSANDS OF INHABITANTS OF 'JELLYFISH LAKE'

    These remarkable photos show how a population of jellyfish has grown to a staggering 10 million in a single lake.

    Without any predators they have multiplied to extraordinary numbers in the 12 acre lake on the Pacific island of Palau.

    With little need to defend themselves, their evolution over the past few hundred years means their stings are now so weak they are no longer detectable by human skin.

    'Jellyfish Lake', as it has been dubbed, can be reached only by boat, followed by a short hike over a steep and very slippery rocky ridge that separates the lake from the ocean.

    Amateur photographer Vlad Levantovsky took these pictures with an underwater camera while on a family holiday with wife Olga and daughter Rachel in January this year.

    Mr Levantovsky, 47, computer scientist from Boston, USA, said the t...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIOPDWKF

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Chromodoris nudibranch, Chromodoris kuniei, Palau (Belau), Micronesia, Pacific Ocean


    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Scuba diver with plate coral, Turbinaria reniformis, Palau (Belau), Micronesia, Pacific Ocean


    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Blue lined blenny, Helcogramma striata, Palau (Belau), Micronesia, Pacific Ocean



    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Frontal shot of the theatre showing the entire space
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    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Frontal shot of the theatre showing the entire space
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Inigo Bujedo Aguirre / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 725685A )
    Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia Spain Interior November 2005 Architect: Calatrava
    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Frontal shot of the theatre showing the entire space

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Lateral view of the theatre showing platea sits and the upper locations as well the curving ceiling lights
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    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Lateral view of the theatre showing platea sits and the upper locations as well the curving ceiling lights
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Inigo Bujedo Aguirre / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 725684A )
    Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia Spain Interior November 2005 Architect: Calatrava
    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Lateral view of the theatre showing platea sits and the upper locations as well the curving ceiling lights

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Interior showing the front of the hall in which symetric and repetitive form can be seen
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    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Interior showing the front of the hall in which symetric and repetitive form can be seen
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Inigo Bujedo Aguirre / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 725683A )
    Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia Spain Interior November 2005 Architect: Calatrava
    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Interior showing the front of the hall in which symetric and repetitive form can be seen

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • ARCHITECTURAL STOCK General view of the building from behind as entering the area from the adjacent street
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    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK General view of the building from behind as entering the area from the adjacent street
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Inigo Bujedo Aguirre / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 725682A )
    Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia Spain Exterior November 2005 Architect: Calatrava
    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK General view of the building from behind as entering the area from the adjacent street

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Looking upwards at the building showing the curve of the canopy
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    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Looking upwards at the building showing the curve of the canopy
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Inigo Bujedo Aguirre / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 725681A )
    Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia Spain Exterior November 2005 Architect: Calatrava
    ARCHITECTURAL STOCK Looking upwards at the building showing the curve of the canopy

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    A snorkeler in Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Micronesia encounters Mastigias Jellyfish, said to be "stingless."

    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    A snorkeler in Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Micronesia encounters Mastigias Jellyfish, said to be "stingless."

    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas