Visiting Midway Atoll National Wildlife RefugeThe Refuge and National Memorial serve as the “window” to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the only site within the Monument open to the public. All activities at Midway require a Monument Permit. Groups interested in conducting educational or recreational tours are welcome to apply for a permit. Numerous provisions of the permit ensure the protection of Midway’s wildlife and historic resources while allowing visitors to learn about and experience this unique ecosystem. Oceanic Society, a nonprofit marine conservation organization, has been granted a permit by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and State of Hawai‘i to conduct educational tours to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and the Battle of Midway National Memorial. The organization is conducting 7 week-long trips to Midway Atoll in 2008 to foster public awareness of the importance and sensitivity of remote atoll ecosystems. The guided tours interpret both the biological and historic importance of Midway and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and visitors also learn of the cultural significance of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands for Native Hawaiians. For detailed information, photos or a brochure, contact Oceanic Society, (800) 326-7491 or email office@oceanic-society.org. Military Historical Tours also received a Monument permit to bring visitors to Midway on June 4, 2008, to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. More than 100 people participated in a ceremony and guided walking tours of Midway’s historic features. For more information about the tour, please visit www.miltours.com. As groups apply for permits to bring visitors to Midway in 2009, we will post information on this web page so you can plan your visit! |
Last updated:
May 5, 2009
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