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OHA logo. Office of Hawaiian Affairs officially named as 4th Co-Trustee of Papahānaumokuākea
January 12, 2017
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Holotype of <i>Tosanoides obama</i> shortly after collection from Kure Atoll, alive in a holding tank aboard NOAA Ship <i>Hiʻialakai</i>. Coral Reef Fish named in Honor of President Obama Unique to Papahānaumokuākea
December 21, 2016
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2017 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar. 2017 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available
November 30, 2016
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President Barack Obama at Turtle Beach on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. President Obama makes historic visit to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
September 6, 2016
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Pete Basabe's Butterflyfish (<em>Prognathodes basabei</em> Pyle and Kosaki 2016) at a depth of 180 feet off Pearl and Hermes Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Scientists discover a new deep-reef Butterflyfish species in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
September 6, 2016
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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument map. President announces expansion of Papahānaumokuākea
August 26, 2016
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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Logos. Summary of Public Meetings on Papahānaumokuākea Expansion
August 8, 2016
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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Logos. Papahānaumokuākea Expansion Public Meetings
July 18, 2016
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A school of Elegant Anthias (<em>Caprodon unicolor</em>), one of the most common fishes at 320 feet, Kure Atoll. Deep Reefs off Kure Atoll Harbor Fish Species Unique to Hawaiʻi
June 17, 2016
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Staff from the Monument Management Agencies gather in Governor Ige's office for the Proclamation ceremony. Papahānaumokuākea Celebrates 10 Years!
June 15, 2016
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This sponge, about the size of a minivan, was discovered at a depth of 7,000 feet in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in 2015. Largest Known Sponge in the World Discovered in PMNM
May 25, 2016
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NOAA scientists from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) Coral Reef Ecosystem Program (CREP) remove plastics and fishing nets from the Monument's shores. Twelve Tons of Marine Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
May 23, 2016
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ʻOpihi are abundant along the shoreline of Nihoa in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Expedition Departs to Papahānaumokuākea for Annual Intertidal Surveys
May 12, 2016
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NOAA's <em>Okeanos Explorer</em> docked at Pearl Harbor prior to a 22-day expedition to the Monument. Okeanos Explorer departs to Survey Deep-Sea Areas in Papahānaumokuākea
February 25, 2016
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New species of deep-water algae, <em>Umbraulva kuaweuweu</em>, photographed by diver at 277 feet off Lisianski Island in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. New Algae Species Discovered in Hawaii's Deep Waters
February 2, 2016
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President Bill Clinton, Buzzy Agard and Tammy Harp at the announcement of the Executive Order establishing the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve in 2001 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, DC. Celebrating 15 Years of a Major Marine Conservation Milestone
January 18, 2016
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2016 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar 2016 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available
January 7, 2016
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“Lightning Strikes Twice” and “In the Heart of the Sea.” Whaleships of the Past Meet in Modern Movie Event
Hawaii’s Remote Reefs connected to Hollywood Blockbuster Movie
December 9, 2015
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On November 19, 2015 Wisdom Returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and was observed with her mate on November 21. Wisdom Returns to Papahānaumokuākea
November 26, 2015
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Rare species at a depth of 300 feet at Kure Atoll in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Left: a new species of wrasse (family <em>Suezichthys</em>). Center:  unidentified species of sea urchin. Right: Struhsaker’s damselfish (<em>Chromis struhsakeri</em>), never before seen by divers (this species of fish was previously known only from deep trawls and submersible observations). Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea yields more Incredible Discoveries
October 12, 2015
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Expedition science leads Christopher Kelley (background) and Daniel Wagner (foreground) monitor an ROV dive in the science control room of the <em>Okeanos Explorer</em>. Scientists – and the Public – explore the Deep-Water Habitats of PMNM
September 1, 2015
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Clarence “Aku” Hauanio (left), recipient of the 2015 Umu Kai Award, with Nākoa Goo (right), Mokupāpapa Discovery Center program coordinator. Clarence “Aku” Hauanio is Awarded 2015 Umu Kai Award
August 5, 2015
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NOAA Ship <i>Okeanos Explorer</i> systematically explores the deep oceans of the world. The Okeanos Explorer departs for Papahānaumokuākea
July 31, 2015
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A diver encounters a school of ulua aukea, or giant trevally. The 2015 RAMP Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Embarks
July 28, 2015
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The <i>Hikianalia</i> (left) and <i>Searcher</i> (right) off Nihoa. Science and Culture Come Together in First Joint Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea
July 8, 2015
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The deep water black coral <i>Leiopathes annosa</i> in the waters around Niʻihau. Scientists Describe New Species of Black Coral
June 30, 2015
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National “Get Into Your Sanctuary” Day flyer. Celebrate National “Get Into Your Sanctuary” Day
June 27, 2015
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A monk seal lounges on the shore at Lisianski Island, where NOAA researchers set up a summer field camp. Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Field Camp Deployed
June 17, 2015
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Laysan duck mother with her brood on Kure Atoll. Translocated Laysan Ducks on Kure Atoll are Proud Parents
May 12, 2015
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Image of PMNM's marine debris campaign poster appearing on the public bus system on Oʻahu. A Real Monster: Marine Debris
May 1, 2015
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Two female Hawaiian monk seals, Pua and Mele, are released on Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Monk Seals Return Home
April 1, 2015
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Athline Clark Athline Clark named NOAA’s superintendent of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
February 18, 2015
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2015 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available - 2015 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar
December 10, 2014
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Unusual sighting on Laysan: a Millerbird perched – not in naupaka – but in an ʻāweoweo shrub. Latest Update on the Nihoa Millerbirds on Laysan Island - New Hope for Critically Endangered Species
October 30, 2014
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A P-40K Warhawk of the 78th Fighter Squadron. World War II Era Fighter Plane Discovered at Midway Atoll
October 16, 2014
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An unidentified species of sea urchin in the genus <em>Diadem</em>a, photographed at 280 feet at French Frigate Shoals. Researchers Make New Discoveries in the Monument
September 30, 2014
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A male/female pair of Laysan ducks on Eastern Island at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Endangered Laysan Ducks Have a New Home
September 9, 2014
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A researcher conducts a reef survey on Pearl and Hermes Reef. Credit: Scott Godwin/NOAA The 2014 RAMP Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Embarks
August 11, 2014
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UAS Project Lead Todd Jacobs (kneeling) and Puma operator LTJG Tanner Sims watch as they launch the Puma at French Frigate Shoals. Scientists use Unmanned Aircraft Systems to survey wildlife in PMNM
July 8, 2014
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Large blackfoot ʻopihi (ʻopihi makaiauli) line the shoreline; in the distance the intertidal monitoring team checks for waves. Researchers Return from Monitoring ʻOpihi in the Monument
July 2, 2014
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Dr. Ricky Grigg. Early NWHI Researcher Dies
June 12, 2014
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Endangered and endemic ulūlu (Nihoa Millerbird) in flight. Nihoa Millerbird Receives Hawaiian Name
May 22, 2014
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Scene from Journey to Pihemanu Journey to Pihemanu
April 30, 2014
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Scientists set sail aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor to map a significant portion of PMNM’s largely uncharted seafloor. Mapping Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Returns
April 11, 2014
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Deep reef off Midway Atoll dominated by Hawaiian endemic reef fish species including <em>Chaetodon miliaris</em>, <em>Anampses chrysocephalus</em>, <em>Pseudanthias thompsoni</em>, <em>Centropyge potteri</em>, <em>Sargocentron xantherythrum</em>, <em>Genicanthus personatus</em> and <em>Chromis hanui</em>. Fish Found Nowhere Else on Earth Thrive on Papahānaumokuākea’s Deep Reefs
March 13, 2014
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Dr. Kelly Gleason investigates a ginger jar at the <em>Two Brothers</em> shipwreck site. PMNM is proud to present the premiere screening of the film
Lightning Strikes Twice: the Real Life Sequel to Moby Dick
March 5, 2014
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Wisdom and her newest chick on Midway Atoll NWR At 63 Years Old, Wisdom Hatches Another Chick
February 4, 2014
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2014 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available - 2014 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar
February 1, 2014
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NOAA’s Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center (IRC) on Ford Island. PMNM Main Office Moves to the Inouye Regional Center
January 23, 2014
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My Hawaiʻi Story Project Contest 2014 flyer My Hawaiʻi Story Project Contest 2014
January 15, 2014
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Short-tailed albatross and chick. Endangered Short-Tailed Albatross Hatches at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
January 10, 2014
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Screenshot of Pearl and Hermes Atoll on Google Streetview. More PMNM Locations Go Live on Google Street View
December 11, 2013
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Blackfoot ʻopihi in a tidepool at Nihoa. Intertidal Monitoring Team Uses New Monitoring Methods in Papahānaumokuākea
August 29, 2013
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PMNM Research Diver Brian Hauk examines the newly-discovered table coral off Oʻahu. PMNM Divers Discover Table Coral Acropora cytherea off Oʻahu
August 8, 2013
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Researchers conduct intertidal surveys in the Monument. Intertidal Monitoring Cruise sets out to Papahānaumokuākea
August 6, 2013
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Hawaiian monk seal mother (right) and her nursing pup. Monk Seal Research Expedition Underway
July 3, 2013
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Millerbird peering up from the edge of a Naupaka bush. Endangered Millerbird Population on Laysan Island Doubles to More Than 100
June 24, 2013
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NOAA rebreather diver Daniel Wagner at Laysan in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. New Discoveries Tie Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to Johnston Atoll
June 17, 2013
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Bottlenose dolphins emerge from the swell approximately 30 km NE of French Frigate Shoals. Cetacean Survey Team Update
June 14, 2013
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13,795-kg pile of derelict fishing gear and plastic debris. Final Count: Team removes 14 metric tons of marine debris from Midway Atoll
May 31, 2013
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Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo. Life of Brewster Pilot is Reminder of Courage during Battle of Midway
May 9, 2013
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Apex predators such as tiger sharks are at the top of the food web in Papahānaumokuākea.  They are dependent on bottom-dwelling algae as the base of the food web. The Link between Algae and Sharks on Healthy Coral Reefs
April 26, 2013
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Kevin O'Brien and Brian Yannutz remove derelict fishing gear from a reef at Midway Atoll. Team Removes 9 tons of Marine Debris at Midway Atoll
April 19, 2013
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Hawaiʻi State Representative Jessica Wooley (far left) looks on as members of the State congratulate Tim Johns (2nd from left), ʻAulani Wilhelm (center) and Uncle Buzzy (at right, in lei) after presenting them with a proclamation. Jessica Wooley Honors Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
April 12, 2013
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Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Relocating to Larger Space
April 3, 2013
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Wisdom returns to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to resume her chick rearing duties on February 8, 2013. Wisdom Does it Again: World's Oldest Bird Hatches Another Chick
February 7, 2013
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2013 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar 2013 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar
January 24, 2013
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Maritime archaeologists Kelly Gleason and Bert Ho examine the propeller blades at the sunken aircraft site. A Sunken Warbird in Papahānaumokuākea: The Discovery and Investigation of a Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo in Midway Atoll Lagoon
December 24, 2012
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A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and four volunteers arrived safely in Honolulu. Biologists Evacuated from Remote Pacific Field Station – Storm damage to Tern Island facility is extensive
December 21, 2012
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Artwork by Lomani Kalei O. Students get Creative to Spread Awareness of Marine Debris
November 20, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird Midway Atoll is now "Streetviewable" via Google Maps
October 22, 2012
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NOAA scientific diver followed by large ulua while conducting coral reef surveys at Pearl and Hermes Atoll, 200 feet. Deep Coral Reef Expedition Discovers new fish and habitat in Papahānaumokuākea
September 28, 2012
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Intertidal monitoring team members monitoring the rocky intertidal shoreline in between waves at Mokumanamana. Intertidal Monitoring Cruise Returns from Papahānaumokuākea
September 24, 2012
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ʻOpihi abound in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Intertidal Monitoring Cruise Departs to Papahānaumokuākea
September 12, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird. BioGeographic Expedition departs for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
September 4, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird. Second Translocation of Millerbirds Completed
September 4, 2012
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Kimi Werner greets a solitary ulua while diving in PMNM. Papahānaumokuākea featured in Hawaii Skin Diver TV show and magazine
August – September 2012
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PMNM Maritime Heritage Coordinator Kelly Gleason examines a large trypot at the Two Brothers shipwreck site. Researchers Return from 24-Day Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
August 24, 2012
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PMNM Maritime Heritage Coordinator Kelly Gleason examines a large trypot at the Two Brothers shipwreck site. Exhibit features lost whaling shipwreck found in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
August 16, 2012
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Translocated Millerbird at home on Laysan Island. Second Voyage to Move Endangered Millerbirds Departs Honolulu
August 10, 2012
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PMNM booth highlights artists that inspire conservation of the Monument. Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program Cruise sets out to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
August 1, 2012
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PMNM booth highlights artists that inspire conservation of the Monument. Art Inspiring Conservation: Papahānaumokuākea gears up for Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference 2012
July 30, 2012
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Participants of marine debris removal activities sit atop a mound of derelict fishing gear collected in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Fifty metric tons of marine debris cleared from Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
July 14, 2012
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Dr. Kelly Gleason investigates a ginger jar at the <em>Two Brothers</em> shipwreck site. Maritime Heritage Cruise Set to Depart to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
July 5, 2012
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Planting native, low-lying shrubs of ʻākulikuli. Honoring Jacques Cousteau – Red Cap Day
June 25, 2012
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UAS in flight. NOAA Demonstrates Unmanned Aircraft System for Ocean Monitoring
June 20, 2012
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Many endemic species are abundant in Papahānaumokuākea. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Celebrates its 6th Birthday
June 15, 2012
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Short-tailed albatross testing his wings. Short-tailed Albatross Fledges at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
June 14, 2012
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Climate Change workshop participants. PMNM hosts Climate Change Workshop
June 12-14, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird 2012 Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program for the U.S. Pacific Remote Islands and American Samoa
June 13, 2012
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Table coral and fishes at Rapture Reef in French Frigate Shoals. World Oceans Day – June 8, 2012 – Featuring short films about ways marine protected areas help sustain communities and protect marine life
June 8, 2012
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SBD Dauntless dive bombers approaching the burning Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma. Remembering the Battle of Midway: June 4 - 7, 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway in 1942
June 4, 2012
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Hawaiian monk seals are endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago. Good Neighbors: How To Share Hawaiʻi's Beaches with Endangered Monk Seals
May 23, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird Fledgling on Laysan Island. Free-flying Millerbird Chick on Laysan Marks Giant Step Forward for Conservation of Species
March 28, 2012
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Nihoa Millerbird Recovery Team. Nihoa Millerbird Recovery Team Honored for Achievements
March 22, 2012
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Nice pose of a Millerbird, the morning after release on Laysan. 100 Years Later, Endangered Millerbirds Breed Once Again on Laysan Island
March 16, 2012
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Reserve Advisory Council members. NOAA'S Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
April 30, 2012
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Sooty tern in flight. Wayne Levin's Photo Exhibit of Papahānaumokuākea at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
February 7 to March 26, 2012
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Technical diver surveying black coral populations. PMNM Research Specialist Publishes a Study on the Reproduction of Hawaiian Black Corals
February 22, 2012
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Plastic bag marine debris. Reserve Advisory Council Passes Resolution Supporting Fee on Single-Use Plastic and Paper Grocery Bags
February 6, 2012
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Masked booby family. Holaniku – Photographic Exhibition of Kure Atoll and other Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
February 5, 2012
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Short-Tailed Albatross Second Short-Tailed Albatross Hatches at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge – Chick increases hope for continued recovery of the species
January 18, 2012
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ʻŌhai planting along the north coast at Kaʻena Point. First "Navigating My Course" Science and Conservation Career Workshop for Young Women at Kaʻena Point a Success
January 16, 2012
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Dr. Sylvia Earle and Wyland – Welcome to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge Dr. Sylvia Earle and Wyland – Welcome to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
January 10, 2012
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Daniel Wagner presenting to 4th grade students at Island Pacific Academy. Inspiring Elementary School Students at Island Pacific Academy
December 12, 2011
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Dr. Kelly Gleason investigates a ginger jar at the <em>Two Brothers</em> shipwreck site. Whaler on Top 10 List - Archaeology magazine lists NOAA's discovery of Two Brothers as one of the world's Top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2011
December 6, 2011
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Laysan Albatross World's Oldest Laysan Albatross is Back!
December 2, 2011
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Jellyfish Voyage Into the Deep - In September of 2011, multimedia reporter Oscar Valenzuela accompanied a group of 20 scientists on an annual research expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
November 13, 2011
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Short-tailed Albatross The Short-tailed Albatross Couple Has Returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!
November 9, 2011
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Papahānaumokuākea's Native Hawaiian Program Specialist Presenting at the CRIOBE Seminar in Mo'orea, French Polynesia. Papahānaumokuākea's Native Hawaiian Program Specialist Presenting at the CRIOBE Seminar in Mo'orea, French Polynesia
November 7 to 9, 2011
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Students from Leilehua High School participate in NOAA's Adopt a Drifter Program. NOAA's Adopt a Drifter Program
November 8, 2011
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Daniel Wagner gives seminar on mesophotic research in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Papahānaumokuākea Research Specialist Gives Seminar on Mesophotic Research in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands at Hawaiʻi Pacific University
November 4, 2011
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Lānaʻi High School Students Lānaʻi High School Collaboration
October 18, 2011
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Naval Air Museum Western and Hawaiian Science Combine to Provide Management Baseline for ʻOpihi
October 14, 2011
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Naval Air Museum Ocean Literacy Day at the Waikīkī Aquarium
September 17, 2011
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Nihoa Millerbird Release of Nihoa Millerbirds on Laysan Island Offers New Hope for Critically Endangered Species
September 10, 2011
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Naval Air Museum Naval Air Museum Open House
September 10, 2011
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Bryan's shearwater (Puffinus bryani) Smithsonian Scientists Confirm New Species of Seabird Discovered in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
August 26, 2011
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RAMP Cruise Coral Survey Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Reef Assessment and Monitoring Cruise
July 23, 2011 – August 21, 2011
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Air Show The Biggest Little Airshow on Ford Island
August 20, 2011
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Waikiki Aquarium A Monumental Experience at the Waikīkī Aquarium. Oʻahu visitors get their first glimpse of a living reef ecosystem similar to that found in the world's most isolated islands.
August 18, 2011
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Permitted Acivities 2010 Annual Report 2010 Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument's Permitted Activities Report
July 11, 2011
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RAC Meeting NOAA Releases its Final Policy on Aquaculture
June 13, 2011
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Short-tailed AlbatrossChick Banded - June 08, 2011 Wildlife biologists at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of the co-managed Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument...
June 13, 2011
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Pocillopora meandrinaFirst documented broadcast spawning event for the coral species, Pocillopora meandrina (Cauliflower coral) in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
May 7, 2011
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Monk Seal CampThe first cruise of the 2011 research season to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument involved re-establishment of five Hawaiian monk seal research...
April 26, 2011
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Reserve Advisory CouncilReserve Advisory Council and Papahānaumokuākea Honored at Hawaiʻi State Senate
April 7, 2011
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Nesting Great FrigatebirdsInteragency Team Conducts Aerial and Ground Survey of Tsunami Damage in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Mar. 28, 2011
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Na Kama KaiWorld Class Sand Sculptors Create Living Seascape at Oʻahu's Kahana Bay
Mar. 14, 2011
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Coral BleachingExperts tackle challenge of responding to coral bleaching in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Mar. 10, 2011
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PMNM FacebookKeep in touch with the latest news and developments from Papahānaumokuākea on facebook
Mar. 10, 2011
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Nets to EnergyHawaiʻi Nets to Energy Program Provides Power from Marine Debris Collected in Papahānaumokuākea
Mar. 8, 2011
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Two BrothersLost Whaling Shipwreck With Link to Melville's Moby-Dick
Discovered in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Feb. 11, 2011
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Message from Bill ClintonMessage from President Bill Clinton
Dec. 3, 2010
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World Heritage InscriptionPapahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Marks Major Milestones
Dec. 3, 2010
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Marine Managers GatheringWorld Heritage Marine Managers Gather
Dec. 2, 2010
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Monitoring and AssessmentRemote Islands Monitoring/Assessment Cruises Lead to Discovery, Best Practices and Shifts in Thinking
Sept. 29, 2010
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PMNM Coral BleachingNorthwestern Hawaiian Islands Escape Severe Coral Bleaching Event
Sept. 29, 2010
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Coral Bleaching Report2010 Coral Bleaching Current Conditions Reports: 29 September for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Sept. 29, 2010
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Coral Bleaching Conditions2010 Coral Bleaching Current Conditions Reports: 7 September for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Sept. 10, 2010
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Coral Bleaching WatchCoral Bleaching Watch Begins for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Aug. 12, 2010
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Hawaiian Fishes DiscoveredExtraordinary Dominance of Hawaiian Fishes Discovered on Deep Coral Reefs of the Northwestern Hawaiian
Aug. 8, 2010
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UNESCO World Heritage InscriptionPapahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument becomes first mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the U.S.
Jul. 30, 2010
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GrendelGrounded Sail Boat Gets Recycled Life
Jul. 22, 2010
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Wayne LevinRecent Photographs by Wayne Levin Exhibit Opens at First Hawaiian Center
Jul. 2, 2010
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Coral Reef SignageRespecting Hawai‘i’s Coral Reefs, One Sign at a Time
May. 11, 2010
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RestorationHawaii Students Help Restore Native Forests during Navigating Change Field Trips
May. 7, 2010
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Participants for Papahānaumokuākea 'Ahahui Alaka'i Program Chosen
April. 23, 2010
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2010 Participant List


Learn more about global climate change and local impacts during a free presentation from one of our partners.
Feb. 10, 2010
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Lost on a Reef exhibit"Lost on a Reef" Maritme heritage exhibit opens at Mokupāpapa
Feb. 8, 2010
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NWHI Compensation Program for Commercial Lobster and Bottomfish Fishermen Complete
Jan. 21, 2010
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Monument Website Brings The Place To The People
Jan. 15, 2010
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New speciesDeep Sea Submersibles Find New Species in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Dec. 9, 2009
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Nominations Sought for Papahānaumokuākea Educators Workshop on Midway Atoll
Nov. 20, 2009
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Coral arrivesPapahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Coral Arrives At The Waikiki Aquarium
Oct. 26, 2009
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NekiPapahānaumokuākea Islands Mostly Spared by Tropical Storm Neki
Oct. 26, 2009
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Marine debrisShip Returns From Papahānaumokuākea Loaded With Marine Debris
Sept. 30, 2009
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World’s Largest Marine Protected Areas Sign Partnership Agreement
Sept. 23, 2009


MokumanamanaUnveiling the Secrets of a Mystery Island
Sept.17, 2009
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HokuleaProtecting Papahānaumokuākea from Marine Aliens
Sept. 9, 2009
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HiialakaiDeep Coral Reef Exploration Reveals more Ocean Wonders
Sept. 3, 2009
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Finding Marine Debris
April 9, 2008
The NOAA ship Oscar Elton Sette is taking part in a 17-day Marine Debris research cruise from March 24 to April 9, 2008. The crew begins at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, then moves to an area north of Hawaii called the North Pacific Subtropical Convergence Zone. Check out the crew's blog!


Archipelago Exhibition
May 9, 2008.
The exhibition of 40 dramatic large-format photographs taken by the award-winning team of Susan Middleton and David Liittschwager, are now on display at the Kaua‘i Museum, from November 12, 2007 through May 9, 2008.
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One Year Anniversary
Just over one year ago, on June 15, 2006, President Bush signed a proclamation that created the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument.


65th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
June 4, 2007
Commemoration Ceremony, 4 June 2007


Our Sea of Islands
February 2, 2007
A Regional Forum for Oceania on Marine Managed Areas and World Heritage


State of the Sanctuary Report 2006
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Learn about the presidential designation of the monument, recent science cruises and more.