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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Midway_AtollMidway Atoll - Wikipedia

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   Map showing the location of Midway Atoll in the Hawaiian island chain. Midway Atoll (colloquial: Midway Islands; Hawaiian: Kuaihelani, lit. 'the backbone of heaven'; Pihemanu, 'the loud din of birds') is a 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km 2) atoll in the North Pacific Ocean.

3. www.worldatlas.com › islands › midway-atollMidway Atoll - WorldAtlas

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   May 13, 2021 · Learn about the Midway Atoll, a small ring-shaped coral reef in the North Pacific Ocean, midway between North America and Asia. See its map, climate, biodiversity, and role in WWII and other conflicts.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Midway-IslandsMidway Islands | US Territory, Wildlife Refuge, Pacific Ocean

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   May 22, 2024 · Midway Islands, unincorporated territory of the United States in the central Pacific Ocean, 1,300 miles (2,100 km) northwest of Honolulu. Near the western end of the Hawaiian archipelago, it comprises a coral atoll with a circumference of 15 miles (24 km) enclosing two main islands— Eastern (Green) and Sand islands.

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5. mapcarta.com › Midway_IslandsMidway Islands Map - Micronesia - Mapcarta

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   Photo Map. The Midway Islands or Midway Atoll is a wildlife refuge in the north Pacific Ocean, roughly "midway" between the USA and East Asia, just east of the International Date Line.

6. www.fws.gov › refuge › midway-atollMidway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife ...

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   Midway Atoll is a sanctuary for millions of seabirds, shorebirds, and marine life in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The web page provides virtual tours, location and contact information, and species profiles of Midway Atoll.

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   What is Midway Atoll known for?

   • The Midway Atoll was designated as a National Wildlife Refuge under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The atoll also forms a part of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands which have been designated as Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. Battle of Midway, WWII.

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   How has the environment of Midway Atoll changed?

   • The islands of Midway Atoll have been extensively altered as a result of human habitation. Starting in 1869 with the project to blast the reefs and create a port on Sand Island, the environment of Midway atoll has experienced profound changes.

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   What is Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge & Battle of Midway National Memorial?

   • The purpose of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial is to serve as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds, monk seals, sea turtles and other wildlife, while also protecting cultural resources from the Commercial Pacific Cable Company to the historic Battle of Midway.

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   Are Midway Atoll and Battle of Midway National Memorial Open?

   • Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial are currently closed to public visitation. Only activities that directly support airfield operations and conservation management of the refuge, memorial and monument are allowed.

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8. www.midway-island.com › photos › mapsMaps - Midway Island

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   Explore Midway Island's strategic location and history with online maps and a virtual tour. See photos and index of existing structures on the island and the marine national monument.

9. commons.wikimedia.org › wiki › Atlas_of_Midway_AtollAtlas of Midway Atoll - Wikimedia Commons

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   Nov 14, 2020 · Midway Atoll (previously known as Midway Island or Midway Islands and in Hawaiian as Pihemanu) is a 6.2 km² atoll located in the North Pacific Ocean (near the northwestern end of the Hawaiian archipelago) at 28°13′N 177°22′W, about one-third of the way between Honolulu and Tokyo. It is less than 140 nautical miles east of the ...