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Palmyra Atoll, coral atoll, unincorporated territory of the United States, in the Northern Line Islands in the west-central Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southwest of Honolulu. It comprises some 50 islets with a combined area of 4 square miles (10 square km) and an average elevation
Palmyra Atoll is of global significance for coral reef research—especially in the face of climate change. It is one of the only marine environments that is spectacularly intact but also offers facilities to support experimental research on healthy coral reef and coastal ecosystems. Palmyra is a perfect place to study climate resilience and ...
When The Nature Conservancy acquired Palmyra in 2000, it was readily apparent that this isolated, uninhabited atoll was an ideal site for scientific research, and that its 15,000 acres of near-pristine coral reefs provided a healthy baseline against which to measure human-related impacts.. But the Conservancy was hardly the first organization to notice Palmyra’s scientific value.
By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC) January 30, 2012. The Palmyra Atoll is smack dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish fill its surrounding waters. On land, strange-looking crabs feast on fruit in lush, cathedral-like jungles. This oceanic paradise is a living laboratory for the Palmyra Atoll ...
Palmyra is a resilient, adaptive and biodiverse atoll. Its unique, intact ecosystems from land to sea allow nature to persist and thrive despite climate impacts. Research from Palmyra can inform conservation action throughout the Pacific and beyond.
Sep 27, 2014 · Palmyra Atoll, a refuge for seabird breeding colonies and coral reef communities, is part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. The national monument received a big boost this ...
Palmyra Atoll is an uninhabited atoll in the Line Islands in Micronesia, 1,105 mi (1,778 km) (or 960 nautical miles) south of Honolulu, about half way between Hawaii and American Samoa.Its nearest neighbor is uninhabited Kingman Reef to the northwest; the nearest inhabited islands are those of Kiribati.
