Papahanaumokakea, USA - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Place: Papahanaumokakea, USA

Weather: A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny, 65/69F.

Route: From Honolulu 853 mi WNW.

Significance: Papahanaumokakea is the largest protected marine area in the world. It includes many deep sea coral reefs and seamounts with animals and plants only found here.  Some of the islands were occupied by the Hawaiian people and have much significance for their culture.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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A coral reef and colorful fish (from whc.unesco.org)

Animals of the deep aren't the only creatures in the park (from whc.unesco.org)