USA ~Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge- Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument-UNESCO ~

Wonderful postcard showing one of the most amazing and fascinating sea creatures...unfortunately nearly all species of sea turtle are classified as endangered :(...Thanks a lot Judy!!

With great stamps especially the Johny Cash stamp!!

 

Photographer-Pete Leary Located on the far northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago, Midway Atoll is located within the country's largest conservation area, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. It is one the oldest atoll formations in the world. Midway Atoll is the remote, unincorporated U.S. territory where the Battle of Midway occurred in 1942. This ring of volcanic islands and reefs is now home to millions of birds (including the world's largest Laysan albatross colony) as well as seals, turtles, dolphins, and myriad fish species.

From back of the card:
Green sea turtles are spotted frequently in the lagoon on Midway Atoll. They take 20 to 50 years to reach maturity and will weigh an average of 440 pounds (200kg). The turtles enjoy sunning themselves on the beaches after swim.

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is a World Heritage listed, U.S. national monument encompassing 140,000 square miles (360,000 km2) (an area larger than the country of Greece) of ocean waters, including ten islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, internationally recognized for both its cultural and natural values.

AUSTRALIA ~Purnululu National Park-UNESCO~

Got my second great view of Purnululu National Park with matching First Day Issue Stamp!WIP June Lottery- Thanks Teresa!!

The Kija Aboriginal people, who have lived here for over 20,000 years, called the area Purnululu, the Kija word for sandstone. In 2003 Purnululu National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Area, thanks to its outstanding geological value and its incredible natural beauty.

AUSTRALIA ~Echidna Chasm-Purnululu National Park-UNESCO~

Great new UNESCO site from Australia... It seems to be one of the most mysterious places of Australia... (WIP UNESCO swap) Thanks Rod!
With matching Pernululu Heritage stamp

Purnululu National Park in Western Australia, the Aborigines lived in this region for generations, Purnululu was "discovered" only in the mid-1980s. Echidna Chasm is a narrow gorge, at some points only two meters wide, but with 200m high vertical wallsit and is home to the Livistona palms, which survive the dry and hot summer days through the protection by the steep gorge.