Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll)

At the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian archipelago.

Our Work on Kure

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Habitat Restoration

There is a strong focus on native plant restoration and invasive plant eradication, with time also dedicated to pest management. Three large projects to highlight are the Laysan Duck Translocation Project, the US Coast Guard Runway Restoration Project, and the Dune Creation & Restoration Project.

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Natural Resource Protection

All monitoring efforts inform management decisions, including monitoring of seabirds, Laysan Ducks, shorebirds, Hawaiian Monk Seals, honu, and the ecosystem.

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Biosecurity & Conservation Management

The preventative measures to minimize and reverse human impact across all of our operations.

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Hawaiian Science Research & Practices

Where the integration of culture is at the forefront of adaptive management development.

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Outreach Education

Where education gets creative to bring more community engagement to our efforts.

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Pollution Reduction

Where the direct removal of human hazards, impacts, and waste is conducted.

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