Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Scientists embark on expedition to explore seamounts in Papahānaumokuākea

Wildlife Artist Patrick Ching hosts Papahānaumokuākea Song and Coloring Book Contest

Midway Seabird Protection Project Draft Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment

At 67, Wisdom is a mother once again!

2018 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available

Whaleship in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands makes history – again

Scientists Monitor ‘Opihi and other Intertidal Species in Papahānaumokuākea

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map of Papahānaumokuākea. — Scientists embark on expedition to explore seamounts in Papahānaumokuākea »
September 14, 2018

Wisdom and Chick standing together, 2018. — Wildlife Artist Patrick Ching hosts Papahānaumokuākea Song and Coloring Book Contest »
April 17, 2018

Albatross on Midway. — Midway Seabird Protection Project Draft Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment »
March 21, 2018

Wisdom and Chick standing together, 2018. — At 67, Wisdom is a mother once again! »
February 22, 2018

2018 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar. Credit: Hanalei Watershed Hui, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, State of Hawaiʻi, Division of Aquatic Resources, Waipā Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument — 2018 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar Now Available »
December 29, 2017

As Wisdom forages offshore for food, her mate, Akeakamai, shares the responsibility of caring for their egg. This photo captured on December 13, 2018 is the first images of Akeakamai and Wisdom’s egg since their return to Midway Atoll. — Wisdom is Back! »
December 22, 2017

NOAA maritime archaeologist Dr. Kelly Keogh investigates an anchor at the Two Brothers shipwreck site at French Frigate Shoals. — Whaleship in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands makes history – again »
December 19, 2017

Rock crabs, or aʻama, are common in the spalsh zone in both the main and northwestern Hawaiian islands. — Scientists Monitor ‘Opihi and other Intertidal Species in Papahānaumokuākea »
September 25, 2017

A large ulua (giant trevally) swims amidst a school of omilu (bluefin trevally) while divers survey corals at French Frigate Shoals. — The 2017 RAMP Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Embarks »
September 6, 2017

Veteran's Day at the IMMF Memorial, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. — Battle of Midway 75 Year Anniversary Remembrance »
June 1, 2017

NOAA maritime archaeologists survey the remains of a sunken World War II era aircraft at Midway Atoll, credit: NOAA/PMNM — Exploring the Sunken Heritage of Midway Atoll: Honoring the Legacy of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway »
May 2, 2017

Image of Agencies Remove Estimated 100,000 Pounds of Marine Debris from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument — Agencies Remove Estimated 100,000 Pounds of Marine Debris from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument »
Apr 13, 2017

Image of Office of Hawaiian Affairs officially named as 4th Co-Trustee of Papahānaumokuākea — Office of Hawaiian Affairs officially named as 4th Co-Trustee of Papahānaumokuākea »
Jan 12, 2017

Image of 2017 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar — 2017 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar »
Nov 30, 2016

Image of Scientists discover new deep-sea Butterflyfish species — Scientists discover new deep-sea Butterflyfish species »
Sep 06, 2016

Image of President Announces Expansion of Papahānaumokuākea — President Announces Expansion of Papahānaumokuākea »
Aug 26, 2016

Image of Summary of Public Meetings on Papahānaumokuākea Expansion — Summary of Public Meetings on Papahānaumokuākea Expansion »
Aug 08, 2016

Image of Papahānaumokuākea Expansion Public Meetings Announced — Papahānaumokuākea Expansion Public Meetings Announced »
Jul 18, 2016

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