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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument-September 2024

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Sep 22, 2024

　　The largest contiguous fully protected conservation in the US, this marine reserve is home to over 7000 species and 14 million seabirds. It covers 139,797 sq miles off the coasts of Hawaii.

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Stones of Life of Kapaemahu and Kapuni

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USS Arizona Memorial

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