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Pacific Ocean Collection (#11)

"The Pacific Ocean: A Tapestry of Wonders" In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, lies a world brimming with awe-inspiring sights and captivating creatures

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: RF Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

RF Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan

Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan. This form of bioluminescence is used as counter illumination camouflage

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island

Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Gas bladders of a giant kelp plant (Macrocystis pyrifera). Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Gas bladders of a giant kelp plant (Macrocystis pyrifera). Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Tasman Sea. This is the same species of giant kelp which is widespread on the Pacific coast of North

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands

Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Canoes on Lake Crescent, Port Angeles, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Canoes on Lake Crescent, Port Angeles, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Second beach, La Push, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Sea stacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Seastacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Seastacks at Ruby beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Beautiful beach at Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Beautiful beach at Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, Makah Indian Reservation, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Skyline at dusk. Panama City, Panama, Central America

Skyline at dusk. Panama City, Panama, Central America

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: USA, Hawaii, Maui, Kaanapali Beach, Hawaiian Tiki Statue

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Kaanapali Beach, Hawaiian Tiki Statue

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Peru, Lima, Christo del Pacifico, Statue Of Jesus Christ, Overlooking The Pacific

Peru, Lima, Christo del Pacifico, Statue Of Jesus Christ, Overlooking The Pacific, 37 Meters High, Located On Morro Solar, Replica Of Christ The Redeemer In Rio, Chorrillos District

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: USA, California, San Francisco, The Haight, houses at Alamo Square

USA, California, San Francisco, The Haight, houses at Alamo Square

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Baker Beach with Golden Gate Bridge in the background, San Francisco, California, USA

Baker Beach with Golden Gate Bridge in the background, San Francisco, California, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna outside government building, Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji

Statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna outside government building, Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Pride of Madeira Flowers Along Coast, Carmel, California, USA

Pride of Madeira Flowers Along Coast, Carmel, California, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Calla Lily Valley at Sunset, Garrapata State Park, California, USA

Calla Lily Valley at Sunset, Garrapata State Park, California, USA

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Tropical beach, Nanuya Lailai Island, Yasawa island group, Fiji, South Pacific islands

Tropical beach, Nanuya Lailai Island, Yasawa island group, Fiji, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Engraving of a drawing by Clement Penny of H.M.S. Leander

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. View from a sketch by Mr. J. N. Dutton '...of H.M.S. Shearwater, when lying in that harbour of the Pacific coast

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: View of Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown

View of Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
View of Arica, Peru, 1865. 'As the seaport town of Arica, near the southern extremity of Peru, was lately the head-quarters

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving)

Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving)
8766929 Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean.James Cook travels. 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)

Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)
7264988 Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin); Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: Helmet made from a large Porcupine fish)

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: The survey ship HMS Beagle running into Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands, 1878 (watercolour)

The survey ship HMS Beagle running into Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands, 1878 (watercolour)
7295556 The survey ship HMS Beagle running into Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands, 1878 (watercolour) by Martens, Conrad (1801-78); 19.5x29.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo)

Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo)
7295471 Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Prominent is the 1815 sail loft)

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Pacific Ocean (colour litho)

Pacific Ocean (colour litho)
8653592 Pacific Ocean (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacific Ocean. Illustration for "The Times" Atlas (Office of "The Times")

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)

Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655561 Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: The itinerary of Fernand de Magellan (1480-1521, Portuguese explorer) through the Pacific Ocean

The itinerary of Fernand de Magellan (1480-1521, Portuguese explorer) through the Pacific Ocean
NWI4848537 The itinerary of Fernand de Magellan (1480-1521, Portuguese explorer) through the Pacific Ocean, during his tour of the world maritime (the first circumnavigation) from 1519 to 1522

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Second expedition of Kamchatka: the expedition of Vitus Bering (Behring)

Second expedition of Kamchatka: the expedition of Vitus Bering (Behring), Danish explorer and navigator (1681-1741)
NWI4902747 Second expedition of Kamchatka: the expedition of Vitus Bering (Behring), Danish explorer and navigator (1681-1741)

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Conquete de l'Ouest: Discovered from the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. Engraving

Conquete de l'Ouest: Discovered from the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. Engraving
NWI4902231 Conquete de l'Ouest: Discovered from the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. Engraving. Vasco Nunez de Balboa discovering the Pacific Ocean

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: The Spanish exploration expedition in Central America under the command of Vasco Nunez de Balboa

The Spanish exploration expedition in Central America under the command of Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519)
ELD4955020 The Spanish exploration expedition in Central America under the command of Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519) discovered the Pacific Ocean on September 25, 1513

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings

Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings
FLO4695625 Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed

Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed
FLO4695728 Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos

Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695709 Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imagePacific Ocean Collection: Aleut woman of the Aleutian islands, northern Pacific Ocean. She wears a cross on a necklace

Aleut woman of the Aleutian islands, northern Pacific Ocean. She wears a cross on a necklace, earrings
FLO4688613 Aleut woman of the Aleutian islands, northern Pacific Ocean. She wears a cross on a necklace, earrings, and her hair in plaits




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"The Pacific Ocean: A Tapestry of Wonders" In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, lies a world brimming with awe-inspiring sights and captivating creatures. From its inception as captured in the iconic "First Picture of Earth and Moon in a Single Frame, " this magnificent body of water has held humanity's fascination. As we delve into its depths, let us embark on an exploration that spans time and geography. Travel back to the 1870s when Vancouver Island was meticulously mapped, offering glimpses into a bygone era. Witness the tender bond between an Alaskan Northern Sea Otter mother and her young pup, their love echoing through generations. The Pacific Ocean is not only home to adorable sea otters but also serves as a stage for human triumphs. Triathlon swimmers brave its currents, pushing their limits against nature's challenges. Their determination reminds us that within these waters lie both beauty and tests of endurance. Monterey Bay becomes witness to another heartwarming scene as we encounter yet another Sea Otter mother carrying her under three-week-old pup. In this nurturing embrace, we find solace in nature's ability to nurture life itself. However, amidst serenity lurks danger; behold the Great White Shark with its fearsome presence underwater off South Australia's coast. Its open mouth reveals rows of razor-sharp teeth—a reminder that balance exists even among predators. Venturing further westward brings us face-to-face with New Caledonia's Crested Gecko—an emblematic creature thriving within captivity while representing biodiversity unique to this region. It serves as a testament to our responsibility towards preserving such delicate ecosystems. Hawaii beckons with historical allure—its islands etched onto maps dating back over a century—inviting us to explore Kauai's majestic Kilauea Lighthouse perched atop Princeville cliffs. This beacon stands tall against crashing waves—a symbol of maritime heritage guiding seafarers to safety.