Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lord Howe Island Group, Australia

Lord Howe Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean 600 kilometres (373 mi) east of the Australian mainland. The Lord Howe Island group was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1982 in recognition of its unique beauty and biodiversity.The NSW Lord Howe Island Marine Park and Commonwealth Lord Howe Island Marine Park (commonwealth waters) protect the waters surrounding the island group.

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