MALDIVES

R5: this 1992 issue shows marine biodiversity and the dangers of pollution, and coral reef die-off

MALDIVES

R10: this 1992 issue shows fragile island environments; the Maldives are a very low-lying atoll and are very vulnerable to climate change and hurricanes

MONTSERRAT

$1.50: this lovely issue shows pink Oleander, a common island shrub that brightens gardens and landscaping

PALAU

45c this issue shows endemic bird species of Palau, including the Nicobar Pigeon and the Ground Dove.

NORFOLK IS.

50c: a hybrid lily is shown on this colorful flora issue

MALDIVES

R10: National symbols and the flags of Maldives are shown here in celebration of the nation's 25th anniv. of independence

MADEIRA

30c and 45c: showy flowers are the theme of this issue, showing the red aloe and pink pointsettia in full bloom

MONTSERRAT

$1.15 the Mango tree is shown with fruit on this issue showing local flora

MALDIVES

R10: the Balistoides or Clown Triggerfish is featured on this reef biodiversity issue

MALDIVES

R12: a Painted Lady butterfly poses on a Ponciana tree's flower on this lovely wildlife issue

MAYOTTE

46c: this stamp shows a traditional vessel plying the Indian Ocean; in 2000 the island (part of France) converted its currency from the French franc to the euro

MALDIVES

R3: this issue features the Aldabra tortoise, an Indian Ocean island endemic

NAURU

25c: this issue shows the Nauru national flag and the low-lying island profile in the backdrop, with the flags of UK, NZ and Australia at upper right

MAURITIUS

R10: this historical issue shows an image of a fire that swept through Port Louis in 1895

NORFOLK

10c: this marine life issue shows the a local fish curiously-named "Tweed Trousers"

NIUE

80c this 1986 issue shows a Variegated Fairy Wren, native to W. Australia

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

70t, K6.30: these two issues show the Humpback Dolphin as well as highland coffee, a Papuan export

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

7t this stamp is from a set showing Alcedinidae birds, including this species, the Forest Kingfisher

SEYCHELLES

85c this stamp celebrates the first settlement at St. Anne in 1770 and shows an early map of the Seychelles coastline

PALAU

19c this issue shows the Palau Fantail, an endemic bird which is relatively common on several of Palau's islands

VANUATU

150v this long-format international rate issue shows varieties of Plumeira, or Frangipani

TUVALU

40c this issue celebrates the 1988 World Scout Jamboree, held in Australia

MACAU

3p: this 1998 issue celebrates ocean life with stylized designs, including a whale, starfish and gulls

VANUATU

60v: this 1995 flora issue shows an ornamental pink hibiscus

ST. HELENA

10p: this WWF issue shows the Sperm Whale, the most numerous of the large whale species

SAO TOME & PRINCIPE

D1000: this lovely issue shows a Lepidoptera species and the UNESCO symbol; the islands of Sao Tome and Principe lie in the Gulf of Guinea, off central Africa's W. coast

SEYCHELLES

R20: this high value issue features the endemic Seychelles Tree Frog

ST. LUCIA

95c: this 2006 issue features folks songs at the holidays

ST. LUCIA

$1 this stamp is part of a Birdlife sheetlet; it shows the Antillean Crested Hummingbird, a species endemic to the West Indies

ST. HELENA

10p this 2003 Christmas stamp shows the Large Magellanic Cloud Constella-tion

ST. LUCIA

$5: the Cashew is featured on this high value stamp of 2005, which shows the tree's foliage, edible fruit and nut

SINGAPORE

Local: These exquisite paintings are from a sheet of 10 showing local birds (a bee eater and pitta)

ST. VINCENT

$5 this colorful red foliage Croton, is an ornamental species found in St. Vincent Gardens

SINGAPORE

$2 Local cultural expressions are the theme of this colorful Commonwealth issue

VANUATU

35v, 110v: this colorful issue features snorkeling, a tourist activity along Vanuatu's extensive reefs

SRI LANKA

R5, R15: this 2008 issue shows wall murals of Dahamsonda Jataka, of colorful processions

ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES

20c this colorful issue shows a Mirage creation entitled "Cocktail", part of local Vincy Mas celebrations

SAMOA

60s: this issue shows a coastal scene of Vaisala beach on the island of Savaii

SINGAPORE

5c, 80c: These stamps are from the current birds definitives and show a Crimson Sunbird and Jambu Fruit Dove