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Melanesia Collection

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

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Melanesia Collection: Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly
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Melanesia Collection: Kagu - Male with crest erect - Rainforests of New Caledonia JPF47259
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Melanesia Collection: Bull Shark - Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Ambon, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Portrait of Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in open water above a
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Melanesia Collection: Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp.) on a coral reef
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Melanesia Collection: Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina niedda) male, performing courtship display on his
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Melanesia Collection: RF- Western clownfish (Amphiprion oceallaris) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)
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Melanesia Collection: cartography, compass rose, indian ocean, map, melanesia, mercator projection
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Melanesia Collection: Outrigger canoe On a beach on Tanna Island, Vanuatu
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Melanesia Collection: Pletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) juvenile, its horn will continue to grow as it
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Melanesia Collection: The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920
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Melanesia Collection: Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly
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Melanesia Collection: Red Snapper - showing teeth - Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Bull Shark - Shark Reef - Pacific Harbour - Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Beach in Noumea, New Caledonia, Melanesia, South
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Melanesia Collection: Bull Shark - female - Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Giant Grouper - with Golden Trevally Juv. (Gnathanodon speciosus) - Fiji
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Melanesia Collection: Frangipani flowers On Lifou Island one of the Loyalty Islands east of New Caledonia
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Melanesia Collection: Bull shark - Swimming towards surface with mouth open. dangerous to man. World wide
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Melanesia Collection: Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island
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Melanesia Collection: Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Unidentified Planthopper insect (Euricania cf. splendida) from the family Ricaniidae
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Melanesia Collection: Schmidts wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer schmidti / Platymantis schmidti)
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Melanesia Collection: RF - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea
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Melanesia Collection: Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge
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Melanesia Collection: Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef
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Melanesia Collection: Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) close up eye, captive, occurs in New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: Indonesian blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua gigas) with tongue extended, captive, from Papua New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish
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Melanesia Collection: RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia
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Melanesia Collection: Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Magnificent bird of paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands
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Melanesia Collection: A climber plant in the montane rainforest, near FakFak, Mainland New Guinea, Western Papua
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Melanesia Collection: Close up of leaf from montane rainforest with distinct veins, Mainland New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: Blue and gold fusilier / Scissor tailed fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) school swimming
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Melanesia Collection: Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) near the surface on floating Sargassum seaweed, Raja Ampat
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Melanesia Collection: Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) recently emerged in montane rinforest. Ambua Lodge
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Melanesia Collection: Oxbow lake adjacent to the Karawari River, Papua New Guinea, August
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Melanesia Collection: Montane rainforest orchid, near FakFak, Mainland New Guinea, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea
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Melanesia Collection: A small dive boat is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea
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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, 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.