Matthieu Paley

09.19.2019

Matthieu Paley

Born in France, Matthieu Paley has traveled all over the world for National Geographic. Focusing his efforts on regions that are misrepresented or misunderstood, Paley is especially committed to issues relating to diminishing cultures and the environment. More of his work can be seen on his Instagram account @paleyphoto.

Isolated in the Pacific, the island of Nauru, world's smallest republic, was once world's richest country because of phosphate resources. Nauru holds currently diabetes and obesity highest levels though weightlifting is the national sport. By the Skin of His Teeth 05.08.2018 Spotlight - On the island of Nauru, a young noddy hunter practices a skill that’s been passed down for centuries—one that now requires more patience.

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