The first book about this singular marine environment

Abama Blue Ocean dives deep into the unique marine environment of the Franja Marina Teno-Rasca between the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera in the Canary Islands. This area of the Atlantic Ocean is one of the top three whale and dolphin habitats in the world, though its wonders remain unknown to many.

Franja Marina Teno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean

Welcome to the Big Blue

Abama Resort Tenerife, which borders the Franja Marina Teno-Rasca, has brought together award-winning local photographers and marine scientists, many of whom have worked in the area for more than 20 years, to create a book designed to offer unique insight into this fascinating environment.

  • Blue shark - Franja Marina Teno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean
  • Man o' war - Franja Marina Teno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean
  • Loggerhead sea turtle - Franja Marina Teno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean
  • Common dolphin - Franja Marina Teno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean
Sunset over the Franja Marina Reno-Rasca - Abama Blue Ocean

Explore Another World

Dive with the Canary Islands’ best underwater photographers, some of whom have National Geographic covers to their name, and get a glimpse into the lives of the Franja’s spectacular inhabitants. 

Read about the scientific work of local marine biologists, oceanographers, and advocates to discover scintillating information about these creatures, their ecosystem and its challenges. Learn how you can help preserve this critical natural resource for future generations.

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.

Jacques Cousteau 06/09/1960

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

Rachel Carson 21/04/1954
Abama Blue Ocean - Abama Resort

Get your copy of Abama Blue Ocean

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Abama Blue Ocean, the price is €40 plus shipping, handling and VAT. €10 of each purchase will go directly to two of the organizations with which we have partnered to create the book. If you would like to donate additional funds to these organizations, click the expandable links below.

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  • Asociación Tonina is a research and conservation organisation based in the Canary Islands that has participated in numerous studies and undertaken years-long cataloging of the native cetacean population.

    Donations page

  • Pelagic Life Canarias is an association of marine photographers and conservationists dedicated to helping the world discover the wonders of the Franja and the threats to its ways of life.

    Email: pelagiclifecanariaseuropa@gmail.com
    Account: ES38 0049 5784 1327 1608 4374