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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument:
High Resolution Images
These are photographs of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument available to download. All photographs require credit for the photographer and/or agency as noted. Some photographs are in the public domain and others are available for media use only. Please direct questions regarding usage to: Toni Parras, Monument Communications Manager, at toni.parras@noaa.gov
Tagging and tracking of large apex predators such as sharks and jacks help Monument managers to understand the requirements to protect these wide ranging animals. |
 A large school of manō (Galapagos sharks) at Maro Reef.Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
 'Ilioholoikauaua (Endangered Hawaiian monk seal) at Gardner Pinnacles.Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
The Monument is one of the last places in Hawaii where threatened honu (Hawaiian sea turtle) can nest due to predation by introduced cats, dogs, rats and pigs in the main Hawaiian Islands. |
 Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a during its 2004 voyage to the NWHI. These voyages using non-instrument, traditional navigation continue today.Photo: Na'alehu Anthony Download Image Copyright: Na'alehu Anthony Use: Available for media only |
 Aerial image of Laysan Island highlighting the hypersaline lake.Photo: Andy Collins/NOAA Download Image Copyright: Public domain Use: Public domain |
 A great diversity of fish can be found at Pearl and Hermes Atoll.Photo: Louiz Rocha Download Image Copyright: Public domain Use: Public domain |
 Removing fishing nets from the Monument. Tons of derelict nets enter the Monument each year.Photo: Jacob Asher/NOAA Download Image Copyright: Public domain Use: Public domain |
 Aerial image of Maro Reef. Photo: Andy Collins/NOAA Download Image Copyright: Public domain Use: Public domain |
 The island of Mokumanamana has the highest concentration of cultural sites in Hawaii with 34 document heiau, or sacred sites, most of similar design and whose purpose is yet to be determined.Photo: Andy Collins/NOAA Download Image Copyright: Public domain Use: Public domain |
 'Ilioholoikauau (Hawaiian monk seal) and ulua at Kure Atoll.Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
 Aerial image of Kure Atoll, the last emergent land feature in the Hawaiian Archipelago.Photo: RJ Shallenberger/USFWS Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
 Omilu (bluefin trevally) in the shallows at Maro Reef.Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
 Nai'a (Spinner Dolphins) rest in the lagoons of the Monument during the day and go outside the lagoon to hunt at night.Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
 White Terns are common on Midway Atoll and frequently hover over visitor's heads. Photo: James Watt Download Image Copyright: SeaPics Use: Available for media only |
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