USA - Marine Protected Areas of American Samoa

"The site includes the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument and Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, which protect coral reef and pelagic habitat around islands of the Samoan Archipelago in the South Central Pacific. The sites are managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and co-managed with the American Samoan Government."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Postcard 1
Pola Island, in the National Park of American Samoa, is on the north coast of Tutuilla Island and is an important nesting area for sea birds, such as the booby. Thanks so much to Sarah of American Samoa.






Postcard 2
Ofu Beach, Manu'a Islands of National Park of American Samoa in South Pacific Ocean. Beach walking is one of the National Park activities. The finest samples of the island's land and seascape has been set aside as part of the national park.