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Zanzibar: On the trail of turtles and glam rock gods

Published 9:23 PM EDT, Sun June 28, 2015
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The team at Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond nurture newly hatched babies to adolescence and nurse rescued adults to good health.
Rescuing turtles —
The team at Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond nurture newly hatched babies to adolescence and nurse rescued adults to good health.
Courtesy David Dunn
The sun sets in old Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient quarter of Zanzibar City reflects its past as a trading hub between Asia and Africa.
Stone Town —
The sun sets in old Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient quarter of Zanzibar City reflects its past as a trading hub between Asia and Africa.
Courtesy David Dunn
Fish and spices are prime exports in Zanzibar, although tourism is an increasing revenue source.
Zanzibar's economy —
Fish and spices are prime exports in Zanzibar, although tourism is an increasing revenue source.
Courtesy David Dunn
In some areas of Zanzibar, privacy is valued and it's wise to ask before taking pictures of people.
Village privacy —
In some areas of Zanzibar, privacy is valued and it's wise to ask before taking pictures of people.
Courtesy David Dunn
The attire of many of Stone Town's residents shows ancient links with Oman.
Omani influence —
The attire of many of Stone Town's residents shows ancient links with Oman.
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At the Maasai market, warriors and herdsmen sell ornate masks and carvings.
Maasai markets —
At the Maasai market, warriors and herdsmen sell ornate masks and carvings.
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As tourism grows in Zanzibar, the demand for the catch of the day also grows at frenetic local markets.
Fish markets —
As tourism grows in Zanzibar, the demand for the catch of the day also grows at frenetic local markets.
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Among various professions, many people sell art for a living in Nungwi.
Artist livelihood —
Among various professions, many people sell art for a living in Nungwi.
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Hardship is still apparent in the Tanzanian islands. The average monthly wage is $100.
Island struggle —
Hardship is still apparent in the Tanzanian islands. The average monthly wage is $100.
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Many of the buildings in Stone Town are fronted by striking wooden doors. The doors enclose courtyards and boutique hotels laced with old-time charm.
Wooden doors —
Many of the buildings in Stone Town are fronted by striking wooden doors. The doors enclose courtyards and boutique hotels laced with old-time charm.
Courtesy David Dunn
At the slave market, a memorial to those who suffered in crueler times depicts a person in shackles, cuffs and chains attached to a cellar floor.
Slave market —
At the slave market, a memorial to those who suffered in crueler times depicts a person in shackles, cuffs and chains attached to a cellar floor.
Courtesy David Dunn
One of the hardest jobs in Zanzibar's turtle conservation efforts has been discouraging fishermen from eating the creatures or selling the shells of Hawksbill turtles caught in error.
Turtle conservation —
One of the hardest jobs in Zanzibar's turtle conservation efforts has been discouraging fishermen from eating the creatures or selling the shells of Hawksbill turtles caught in error.
Courtesy David Dunn
Mercury's Bar celebrates Stone Town's most famous son, Freddie Mercury. A photograph of the Zanzibar-born Queen star hangs on the wall of the bar.
Mercury's Bar —
Mercury's Bar celebrates Stone Town's most famous son, Freddie Mercury. A photograph of the Zanzibar-born Queen star hangs on the wall of the bar.
Courtesy David Dunn

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