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70,080 pounds of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
A team of 12 from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organization, returned to Honolulu, having conducted their first of three marine debris cleanups planned for 2024. The latest mission lasted 19 days, from April 15 to May 3, with crews removing a total of 70,080 pounds of marine debris and cleaning 10.7 miles of shoreline at Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Hawaiʻiʻs Millerbird no longer listed as critically endangered after successful relocation
Decades of conservation work led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and American Bird Conservancy has paid off for Hawaiʻi’s Millerbird, now downlisted from critically endangered to endangered status.
Albatross rescued after pigs destroy 60+ eggs at nesting site
A depredation event in which pigs destroyed or ate dozens of eggs from nesting albatross, is suspected as the cause of survival issues for at least one mōlī or Laysan Albatross.
World’s Oldest Banded Wild Bird Returns to Midway Atoll in Time for her 70th Birthday
World’s Oldest Banded Wild Bird Returns to Midway Atoll in Time for her 70th Birthday. It is estimated that Wisdom has laid between 30-36 eggs in her lifetime.
Wisdom, World’s Oldest Known, Banded Bird, Returns to Midway Atoll
At least 69 years old, biologists have confirmed that Wisdom has laid an egg and has joined her mate in taking turns to incubate it.
Wisdom, World’s Oldest Known Wild Bird Returns to Midway In Time for Thanksgiving
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known, banded wild bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. Wisdom is at least 69 years old and has hatched more than 35 chicks over the course of her lifetime.
New Albatross Chicks Hatch on Midway Atoll
Midway Atoll is the only place on Earth where Layasan, Black-footed, and endangered short-tailed albatross chicks live side by side, according to staff at the islandʻs Midway Atoll Refuge and Memorial. This year, two new chicks are joining the flock. Wisdom, a 68-year-old Laysan albatross, hatched a new chick just this week. According to refuge […]
Banded Wild Bird Returns to Midway Atoll
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and world’s oldest known, banded wild bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial.
Appeals Court Rules in Case Involving “Take” of Protected Sea Turtles, Birds
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling in a case involving longline fishing and impacts on protected seabirds and endangered loggerhead sea turtles.
Ka‘ena Point Albatross Colony Gets Eggs for Christmas
At the Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve, 21 sets of Laysan Albatross parents are now sharing familial responsibilities, by trying to hatch-out adopted eggs.
Jail Time Ordered in Albatross Killing
A college student who was among a group of individuals convicted of killing albatross birds in the Kaʻena Point NAR on Oʻahu, was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
64-year-old Laysan Albatross Returns, Spotted With Mate
“In the face of dramatic seabird population decreases worldwide –70% drop since the 1950’s when Wisdom was first banded–Wisdom has become a symbol of hope and inspiration,” said Refuge Manager, Dan Clark.
