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Melanesia Collection (page 2)

Melanesia, a captivating region in the South Pacific, is home to an array of breathtaking wonders

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Melanesia Collection: Aerial view of reef and island in Papua New Guinea. The remote
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Melanesia Collection: Sunrise illuminates a remote island and lagoon off the coast of New Britain, Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: A gorgeous, tropical island is surrounded by reef in Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: Lush jungle on a remote tropical island is fringed by a coral reef in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Rainforest covers the remote Mary Island which is fringed by a coral reef in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A bright rainbow appears behind a remote tropical island in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Lush, tropical islands are fringed by diverse coral reefs in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A coral reef surrounds idyllic islands near New Britain in Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: A coral reef surrounds idyllic, tropical islands off the coast of New Britain in Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: A lush, tropical island is fringed by a coral reef in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Tropical islands are fringed by coral reefs in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A healthy, robust coral reef surrounds a scenic bay in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Lush, tropical islands are fringed by robust coral reefs in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: The first light of day illuminates clouds drifting above remote islands in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A scenic tropical island is fringed by a healthy coral reef in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: The last light of day illuminates clouds drifting above remote islands in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Storm clouds dump rain near a remote tropical island in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Extensive coral reefs fringe rainforest-covered islands in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A scenic mangrove forest is fringed by a healthy coral reef in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: A beautiful coral reef surrounds a scenic island in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Coral reefs fringe convoluted, tropical islands found in a remote part of the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Seen from a bird's eye view, a healthy coral reef thrives in the Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: Seen from a bird's eye view, the thick, green canopy of a healthy rainforest hides the understory
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Melanesia Collection: Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming close to surface with islands in background
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Melanesia Collection: Cushion star (Culcita novaeguineae), detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
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Melanesia Collection: Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) with a parasitic copepod (with two trailing egg ribbons)
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Melanesia Collection: Tail-spot blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) peering out from amongst the coral, Triton Bay, West Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), portrait, Raja Ampat, West Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Dorid nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata), close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp
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Melanesia Collection: RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp
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Melanesia Collection: Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain
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Melanesia Collection: Forested coastline of the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December
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Melanesia Collection: Boulengers wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer boulengeri / Platymantis boulengeri)
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Melanesia Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit to Fiji 16-17 February 1977
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Melanesia Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit to Fiji 17-19 December 1953
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Melanesia Collection: The Queen at Lautoka in Fiji, with the governer Sir Ronald Garvey. 29th Dec 1953
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Melanesia Collection: Close up at the dental plates of Three color parrotfish (Scarus tricolor
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Melanesia Collection: Lawess parotia (Parotia lawesii) male displaying. Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef
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Melanesia Collection: Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek
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Melanesia Collection: A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta
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Melanesia Collection: Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp
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Melanesia Collection: Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it
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Melanesia Collection: Growling riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens) male, Adelbert Mountain Range, Madang Province
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Melanesia Collection: Magnificent Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands
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Melanesia Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood
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Melanesia Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia


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Melanesia, a captivating region in the South Pacific, is home to an array of breathtaking wonders. Among them is the magnificent Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly. Its vibrant colors and graceful flight make it a true gem of Melanesian biodiversity. Venturing into the rainforests of New Caledonia, one may encounter the striking Kagu with its crest erect. This unique bird species showcases its beauty amidst lush greenery, reminding us of the rich diversity found within these pristine habitats. Exploring beneath Melanesia's azure waters reveals another fascinating creature—the Bull Shark in Fiji. Known for their formidable presence and adaptability to both saltwater and freshwater environments, they command respect as one of nature's most impressive predators. In West Papua, Indonesia lies an underwater spectacle that seems straight out of a discotheque—the Electric fileclam or Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). Its mesmerizing light display captivates all who witness it, adding yet another layer to Melanesia's natural marvels. The Western clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) finds solace among the tentacles of the Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), forming a symbiotic relationship that exemplifies harmony in this aquatic paradise. Delving deeper into Melanesian waters unveils an enigmatic creature—the Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana). Hovering effortlessly above open water, its portrait evokes wonder and curiosity about what other mysteries lie hidden below. Beyond its awe-inspiring wildlife, Melanesia boasts historical significance too. With cartography at heart—represented by compass roses on maps—it has been intricately linked to navigation across vast oceans like the Indian Ocean. The Mercator projection aids our understanding of this vast region's geography while highlighting Melanesia's place on Earth’s tapestry. Melanesia's cultural tapestry is equally captivating.