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

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   Coordinates: 28°12′27″N 177°21′00″W. 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') [3] [4] is a 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km 2) atoll in the North Pacific Ocean.

   • Major islands: Sand, Eastern, Spit
   • Archipelago: Hawaiian Archipelago

   • Total islands: 3
   • Location: North Pacific Ocean

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

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   May 13, 2021 · Learn about the geography, wildlife, history and climate of the Midway Atoll, the world's second most northerly atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. The atoll is a small ring-shaped coral reef with a central lagoon and several islands, including the Eastern Island, Sand Island and Spit Island. It is a breeding ground for seabirds and a former naval base during World War II.

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4. www.google.com › maps › dMidway Atoll - Google My Maps

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   Midway Atoll (/ˈmɪdweɪ/; also called Midway Island and Midway Islands; Hawaiian: Pihemanu Kauihelani) is a 2.4-square-mile (6.2 km2) atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. As its name...

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

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   Apr 11, 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)

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

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   Midway Atoll's (Kauaihelani) three small islands provide a virtually predator-free safe haven for the world's largest albatross colony encircled by a ring of coral reef that hosts an amazing variety of unique wildlife including green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and endangered Hawaiian monk seals among an unprecedented rate of endemic fish.

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

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   Directions. Satellite. 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.

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

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   Here you’ll find on-line maps highlighting the island’s strategic location in the Pacific. Whether you’re interested in military history, planning a virtual visit, or looking up a location from where you once lived or worked, these maps provide a multifaceted perspective of Midway Island.