= Louisiade Plateau
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The Louisiade Plateau is a submerged plateau located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Papua New Guinea. It is part of the broader geological formation known as the South Pacific Plate and is situated to the southeast of the island of New Guinea, extending towards the ocean. The plateau is characterized by relatively shallow waters and features numerous islands, reefs, and atolls, which are part of the Louisiade Archipelago.
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