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Hawaii, our 50th state, is an enchanting land of vividly beautiful tropical forests and wildlife, breathtaking beaches and seascapes, delicate coral reefs, and even mountain snow. Hawaii is home to two national parks, Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala, and two national marine sanctuaries, Papahanaumokuakea and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale.

In 2006, President George W. Bush established the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which at the time was the largest ocean conservation area in the world. Covering nearly 90 million acres, the preserve is a wonder world of coral reefs, monk seals, spinner dolphins, thousands of tropical marine species, and priceless archaeological sites showing the mark of the ancient Hawaiian culture. In 2009, shortly before he left office, President Bush established three additional marine monuments: Mariana Trench, Pacific Remote Islands, and Rose Atoll, which together protect nearly 125 million acres in the western and central Pacific.

Working together, we can conserve Hawaii's beautiful natural heritage for the pleasure and benefit of future generations.

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