Micronesia Gallery

Micronesia is a region of the Pacific Ocean located in the western part of Oceania

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Map of the Pacific island groups, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A stone money bank, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

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Palau Nautilus (Nautilus belauensis), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Native of Yap carrying stone money
A native man from Yap wearing a mangrove wood comb in his hair (a sign of high rank) carrying stone money on a pole over his shoulder. Date: 1937

Palau rock islands and tropical water from above
Aerial view of lush green rock islands and clear blue tropical water of a coral reef lagoon

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Aerial - Ant Atoll southwest of Pohnpei, Micronesia JLR04114

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Manta ray in Goofnuw Channel, Yap

Three Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) silhouetted just below the ocean surface, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean.

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Close-up up of lips of giant clam (Tridacna gigas), Palau, Micronesia

Necklace seastar (Fromia monilis) on Sea cucumber (Bohadaschia argus) Yap, Micronesia

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female on a coral reef. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

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Oceanic People Chromolithograph 1896
Ozeanische Volker (Oceanic People) Chromolithograph 1896

Kosrae, Micronesia. Ripe coconuts growing on a coconut tree

Natural occuring Red & Green Fluorescence in Stony Corals & Encrusting Corals, captured with special ultraviolet light-blocking filters, Palau, Micronesia, Rock Islands, World Heritage Site

Pohnpei Micronesia Kolonia main town from above at Sokehs Ridge
Pohnpei, Micronesia. Kolonia main town from above at Sokehs Ridge

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

The sky lights up at dawn with boats floating on still waters off the island of Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Dorsal fin of Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaking water surface, at sunset, off island of Yap, Micronesia. Philippines sea, Pacific Ocean

Traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia, 19th century. Men with tattoos, wearing loincloths, dancing with sticks. Carolians on Guam at top

Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-BSF, somewhere in Australia / Micronesia Date: 1970s

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Painted cardinalfish (Archamia fucata) Yap, Micronesia

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

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Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Moontail bullseye (Priacanthus hamrur), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Napoleonfish or Humpback Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), Blue Corner, Palau, Micronesia

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Granulated sea star (Choriaster granulatus), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Colourful reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Sea gan in Virgin Blue Hole, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Aerial of Kossol Passage, Kossol Reef, Palau Islands, North Pacific Ocean

Orange-finned anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) guarding their recently spawned red eggs on a rock next to the host anemone. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Aerial view of the Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia, December 2001

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Spain. Reign of Alphonse XII. Conflict of the Caroline Islands, by the German contesting on the spanish sovereignty in the islands. Patriotic Protest in the Seville Street, Madrid

Antique illustration of Pacific Ocean Islands map

Taro field, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia Date: 09/02/2006

Old stone pathway, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia Date: 09/02/2006

Men's house, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia Date: 09/02/2006

Micronesia, Palau, World Heritage Site. Bottlenose Dolphins (tursiops truncatus) Date: 27/08/2005

Salt Water Crocodile, Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia Date: 07/04/2005

Cliffside view of Koror and rainbow, Republic of Palau, Micronesia. Date: 15/05/2013

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Micronesia is a region of the Pacific Ocean located in the western part of Oceania. It consists of thousands of small islands, including Guam, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The region has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many diverse cultures and languages. The economy is largely based on subsistence fishing, agriculture, and tourism. Fishing provides an important source of income for many islanders while agriculture remains an important part of traditional life for some communities. Tourism has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people visit the region to experience its unique culture and natural beauty. The environment in it is very diverse with coral reefs, mangrove forests, rainforests, beaches and lagoons all found within its borders. The region's biodiversity includes numerous species that are endemic to the area such as sea turtles, dugongs, whales and dolphins as well as a wide variety of birds including parrots and frigatebirds. Micronesia faces several environmental challenges such as overfishing which threatens marine life populations; climate change which could lead to rising sea levels; deforestation due to logging activities; pollution from industrial waste; coastal erosion caused by human activity; invasive species that can disrupt local ecosystems; coral bleaching due to ocean acidification; land degradation caused by soil erosion or overgrazing; water scarcity due to drought or poor management practices.