Kure Atoll, Coral atoll in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, US
The northernmost coral atoll in the world extends across 6 miles at its maximum diameter, featuring a central lagoon surrounded by Green Island.
The region experienced multiple shipwrecks in the 1800s, including the Gledstanes in 1837 and the Parker in 1842, with crews stranded for months.
Named Hōlanikū in Hawaiian language, meaning 'bringing forth heaven', this atoll represents the furthest and oldest exposed coral reef in the archipelago.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources monitors the atoll, allowing seasonal volunteers to assist with conservation and wildlife protection programs.
Marine research on Kure Atoll documents twenty-eight species of stony corals and approximately 80,000 acres of coral reef habitat.
Location: Honolulu County
Part of: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
GPS coordinates: 28.41667,-178.33333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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