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2 unusual facts about Manus Province


Coral reef protection

Inhabitants of Ahus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, have followed a generations-old practice of restricting fishing in six areas of their reef lagoon.

Sisters of War

Polish-born, Bishop Leo Scharmach was the charismatic leader of the Catholic Mission at Vunapope, the head-quarters of the Sacred Heart Mission which covered New Britain, New Ireland and Manus.



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Manus Island

Momote Airport, the terminal for Manus Province, is located on nearby Los Negros Island.