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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kure_AtollKure Atoll - Wikipedia

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   Kure Atoll ( / ˈkʊəriː /; Hawaiian: Hōlanikū, lit. 'bringing forth heaven'; Mokupāpapa, 'flat island') [1] or Ocean Island is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean 48 nautical miles (89 km; 55 mi) west-northwest of Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands at 28°25′N 178°20′W. A coral ring 10 km across encloses a lagoon several ...

   • Area: 0.884 km² (0.341 sq mi)
   • Location: Pacific Ocean

   • Length: 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
   • State: Hawaii

2. www.to-hawaii.com › kureatollKure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands - To-Hawaii.com

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   Kure Atoll. NOAA. Kure Atoll is the northwesternmost of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and also the northernmost coral atoll in the world. Also known as Kānemiloha'i in the Hawaiian language, the oval-shaped atoll measures 6 miles (10 km) in diameter and features a circular barrier reef and a shallow lagoon in its center with a few sand islets.

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4. www.papahanaumokuakea.gov › visit › kurePapahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument

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   Kure Atoll (Moku Pāpapa) Kure Atoll is the most remote of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and the northern-most coral atoll in the world. Kure is an oval-shaped atoll, which is 6 miles at its maximum diameter and 55 miles west-northwest of Midway Atoll at the extreme northwest end of the Hawaiian archipelago.

5. kureatollconservancy.org › explore › kure-historyKure History – Kure Atoll Conservancy

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   1894 – Provisional Government leased Kure to North Pacific Phosphate Fertilizer 1898 – Nation of Hawaiʻi becomes US Territory 1909 – Northwestern Hawaiians Islands are set aside by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a Hawaiian Island Bird Reservation, administered by the Department of Agriculture.

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6. kureatollconservancy.orgKure Atoll Conservancy

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   Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll) Kure. At the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian archipelago. Become A Kure Seasonal Field Camper. Apply Now. DLNR-DOFAW’s Main Work on Kure. Habitat Restoration. There is a large focus on native plant restoration and invasive plant eradication with time also dedicated to pest management.

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   Is Kure a coral atoll?

   • Kure Atoll is the most remote of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and the northern-most coral atoll in the world. Kure is an oval-shaped atoll, which is 6 miles at its maximum diameter and 55 miles west-northwest of Midway Atoll at the extreme northwest end of the Hawaiian archipelago. Green Island is the only permanent island in the atoll.

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   When did Kure Atoll become part of Hawaii?

   • In 1894, Kure Atoll was leased for guano mining; however, no mining was ever done here. The U.S. acquired Kure Atoll as part of the Territory of Hawaii in 1989. Twenty years later, in 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt made Kure part of the Hawaiian Islands Bird Reservation.

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   When was Kure Atoll acquired?

   • Kure Atoll was acquired by the United States of America as part of the Territory of Hawai‘i on July 7, 1898. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt made Kure part of the Hawaiian Islands Bird Reservation, reserving the atoll for the Department of Agriculture as a preserve for native birds.

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   What is the Kure Atoll Conservancy?

   • None of what we do would be possible without the support and collaboration of our partners, community, and field campers. The role of Kure Atoll Conservancy (KAC) is to provide critical funding that supports all aspects of the State of Hawaiiʻs Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary research field station operations, logistics, and personnel.

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8. kureatollconservancy.org › exploreExplore Kure – Kure Atoll Conservancy

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   The role of Kure Atoll Conservancy (KAC) is to provide critical funding that supports all aspects of the State of Hawaiiʻs Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary research field station operations, logistics, and personnel.

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   Aug 5, 2023 · Location and Geography. Kure Atoll is the northernmost island of the Hawaiian archipelago, located in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is situated about 1,400 miles northwest of Honolulu and is part of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.