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Rose Atoll Marine National Monument rests within the waters of National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. It's known for its striking rosy reefs, which get their hue from pink coralline algae. These beautiful reefs are home to more than 100 species of coral, as well as large populations of giant clam, reef fish, and more.
(Photo: Mark Manuel/NOAA)
[Image description: An orange, black, and white fish swimming over sea anemones and coralline algae.]
rose atoll / google street view -14.5386387,-168.151074
The pink reef fringing this atoll might give you a hint of its name – Rose Atoll!
Rose Atoll Marine National Monument and National Wildlife Refuge lies at the heart of National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. Here, you'll find 113 species of coral, large populations of giant clams, nesting seabirds and sea turtles, and more.
(Photo: Ian Shive/USFWS)
Hey guys! So as y'all may have known (or guessed), under the current administration, many of our national monuments are in jeopardy of being abolished. The president should not have the right to selectively remove protection of sites at will. I am a firm believer in environmentalism and the power of conservation of historical sites for the world. Please go to the link and make your voices heard. You can also submit your opinions here https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=DOI-2017-0002-0001
The last day to submit is on July 10.
Why does the environment mean so much to you?
Some of the monuments at risk include:
America Samoa’s: - Rose Atoll
Arizona’s: - Grand Canyon - Ironwood Forest - Vermillion Cliffs - Sonoran Desert
California’s: - Giant Sequoia - Carrillo Plain - Cascade-Siskiyou - San Gabriel Mountains - Berryessa Snow Mountains - Mojave Trails - Sand to Snow
Colorado’s: - Canyons of the Ancients
Hawaii’s: - Papahānaumokuākea
Idaho’s - Craters of the Moon
Maine’s - Katahdin Woods and Waters
Montana’s: - Upper Missouri River Breaks
New England’s: - Northeast Canyons and Seamounts
New Mexico’s: - Rio Grande del Norte - Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks
Nevada’s: - Basin And Range - Gold Butte
Oregon’s: - Cascade - Siskiyou
The Pacific Ocean’s: - Marianas Trench - Pacific Remote Islands
Utah’s: - Grand Staircase - Escalante - Bears Ears
Washington’s: - Hanford Reach
