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Melanesia Collection (page 7)

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

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Melanesia Collection: Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) cloze up on coral reef, Raja Ampat, West Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait
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Melanesia Collection: Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) with incubating eggs in his mouth
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Melanesia Collection: Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), portrait, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Male Bleekers parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) races across a coral reef as it
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Melanesia Collection: Close up of skin and dorsal fin of a Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii
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Melanesia Collection: An Elegant starfish (Fromia elegans) on hard coral, Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Bromo volcano, Java, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: RF - Portrait of Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus
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Melanesia Collection: Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan
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Melanesia Collection: Split level with table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
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Melanesia Collection: Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night above a coral reef
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Melanesia Collection: Mixed school of large fish, incliuding lined rabbitfish (Siganus lineatus)
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Melanesia Collection: False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) looking out of a magnificent sea anemone
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Melanesia Collection: Golden damsel (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) male aggressively defends his territory on a
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Melanesia Collection: Mountain stream, palm trees and thick jungle in uplands, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Ducos Peninsula, the landing stage, from La Depeche Coloniale
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, housing of the military warders
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Hypogeum of Toupo, after a pen
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist
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Melanesia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho)
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Melanesia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, view taken from the Pines beach, 1877 (litho)
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Melanesia Collection: A mangrove swamp, Pachu River, Choiseul, Solomon Group (gelatin silver print)
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Melanesia Collection: Aux Iles Fidji, Un Roi Enterre Vivant (engraving)
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Melanesia Collection: M Leques, Voyageur Dans La Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)
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Melanesia Collection: Melanesian axes, clubs and hammers, from The History of Mankind, Vol. 1, by Prof
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Melanesia Collection: Post (wood)
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Melanesia Collection: Mask (wood)
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Melanesia Collection: Awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York (b / w photo)
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, the prison, c. 1871-80 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, pirogue of the Isle of Pines, after a pen and ink drawing of a deportee
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Melanesia Collection: Man of New Caledonia (engraving)
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Melanesia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho)
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Melanesia Collection: Timor, 1812 (colour litho)
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Melanesia Collection: Solomon Islands, 1901 (w / c on paper)
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Melanesia Collection: Canoe prow figure head, nguzu nguzu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
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Melanesia Collection: SPG Missionary Exhibition, Brighton Dome, Sussex
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Melanesia Collection: Melanesian and Micronesian weapons and instruments (chromolitho)
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Melanesia Collection: Les Fidjiens Anthropophages (engraving)
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Melanesia Collection: Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
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Melanesia Collection: Woman from the tribe of Houailou, New Caledonia, 1870 (b / w photo)
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Melanesia Collection: New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Pic Nga seen from Kuto, after a drawing by Reverend Father
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Melanesia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)
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Melanesia Collection: Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho)
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Melanesia Collection: Shield (painted wood)
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Melanesia Collection: Shield (mixed media)


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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.