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National Park of American SamoaAwa ceremony at a Samoan village.
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National Park of American Samoa
Nature Study
 
Fairy tern
An NPS Photo by Bryan Harry.
Fairy tern, Gygis alba.
The park has outstanding opportunities to observe animals and plants associated with an island paleotropical rainforest ecosystems and associated fringing coral reefs. The park is rich in its biodiversity. Explore the Nature and Science sections of this website for indepth comment and species lists.
 Pola Island, Tutuila
Sightseeing
Pola Island
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 Hiking and Beachwalking
Hiking and Beachwalking
Olosega Beach
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Snorkeler
Snorkeling
Ofu Lagoon
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Lobster, shrimp, fish, and breadfruit—a sumptuous meal of local village subsistence resources  

Did You Know?
The Act of Congress which established this national park allowed limited subsistence fishing and farming (the parklands are theirs—it is merely leased for park purposes). This lavish example of a village celebratory feast came from local reef waters.

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Last Updated: March 05, 2007 at 14:40 EST