Welcome, Midway friends!
Never miss an update!
Stay up-to-date on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge / Battle of Midway National Memorial
Supporting ecological restoration, historical and cultural preservation
š° The latest updates from FOMA
Story blog highlights!
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
Proud to co-sponsor the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway in Honolulu, Hawai’i June 7, 2022
Snapshots of the human history of Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll)
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge / Battle of Midway National Memorial is part of the much larger ecosystem immersed in an extraordinary cultural sea and landscape within PapahÄnaumokuÄkea Marine National Monument. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atoll’s Hawaiian name is Kuaihelani meaning the “backbone of the heavens.” Before the recent discovery of Kuaihelani it was given the place name Pihemanu meaning “a loud din of birds.” Kuaihelani is a magical place of stunning natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and monumental history ā a place to be cared for (mÄlama) and preserved into perpetuity. Itās also home to a small community of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff, volunteers, and contractors. Click the images below to explore different aspects of life on this special atoll.
