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Midway Atoll is a sanctuary for millions of seabirds, marine life and cultural resources. Learn about its history, species, projects and virtual tours, but note that it is currently closed to public visitation.
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Welcome to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial, which is part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument! Midway Atoll (Kuaihelani) is a sanctuary for millions of seabirds, shorebirds, and various marine life who all call the island home.
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 590,991.50 acres (239,165.77 ha) of land and water in the surrounding area, is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The refuge and most of its surrounding area are part of the larger Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is home to 21 breeding seabird species – about 3 million individual birds – including Laysan, black-footed and short-tailed albatross, and Laysan ducks. The Hawaiian name for Midway Atoll is Pihemanu, which means “the loud din or sound of birds.”
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife wonderland with abundant birds and marine life. Millions of birds migrate through or breed on Midway each year. The atoll is home to the world’s largest colonies of Laysan ( moli) and black-footed ( ka‘upu) albatrosses.
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In 1988, the U.S. Navy invited the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a National Wildlife Refuge on Midway Atoll to protect its wildlife.
