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Palmyra Atoll, also known as Palmyra Island, is a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Hawaii and north of Kiribati. It is part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument and has a diverse coral reef ecosystem, coconut palms, and a small population of staff and scientists.
May 8, 2023 · In a bid to preserve one of the most pristine places left in the tropical Pacific, the Nature Conservancy purchased the Palmyra atoll 23 years ago for $30 million, making it the most expensive island ever sold.
- Aliciamarie Rodriguez
Palmyra Atoll is a remote and diverse island in the equatorial Pacific, part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. Learn about its wildlife, conservation, and how to visit this unique refuge.
Palmyra Atoll is a National Wildlife Refuge in the Line Islands Archipelago, halfway between Hawaii and American Samoa. Learn about its history, from its discovery by Captain Sawle in 1802 to its annexation by the United States in 1898.
Palmyra Atoll is a remote and pristine coral island in the Pacific Ocean, protected by a national wildlife refuge and a marine monument. Learn how TNC is restoring its rainforest, studying its climate impacts, and sharing its conservation science with the world.
Palmyra Atoll is a tropical island in the Central Pacific Ocean with diverse and threatened wildlife. Learn how Island Conservation and partners are restoring the atoll by removing invasive rats and coconut palms.
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May 6, 2011 · Palmyra Atoll is a tropical island system with lush forests, diverse wildlife, and healthy coral reefs. Learn about the challenges and conservation efforts of this remote and beautiful place from USGS scientists and partners.
