Xiaoliuqiu 小琉球小琉球

The harbour on Xiaoliuqiu, a temple above the boats.

Coral rock and clear water.

A small cove of turquoise water.

Waves over the reef flat.

A road sign for land crabs: 30.

A red land crab crossing the road.

Carved temple roofs over the sea.

The open sea beyond the coastal scrub.

Wind-combed grass on a cliff.

A green sea turtle in the shallows.

A sea turtle grazing on the reef.

A turtle carried in by the tide.

A turtle surfacing to breathe.

A turtle resting on the coral in clear water.

Pandanus against the sky.

A coral outcrop in deep-blue water.

Light rippling through shallow water.

The reef flat at low tide.

An overhanging coral cliff on the shore.

Vase Rock (花瓶岩), Xiaoliuqiu’s landmark.

Waves breaking below the coral overhang.

Tide pools under the cliff.

Vase Rock at the water’s edge.

Reflections in the reef pools.

Channels in the coral reef flat.

The reef stretching out to the waves.

Oysters and sweet shrimp at Donggang harbour, on the way back.

Tuna and yellowtail sashimi at Donggang.

The seafood market hall at Donggang harbour.