In November of 1999 as a young biologist, I watched as current Emeritus Board Member Rob Shallenberger, then Midway's acting Refuge Manager, tried to play "matchmaker" to two Short-tailed Albatross (STAL) that had shown up on Sand Island at the same time. After a brief dance, exchange of a call, one ... more
Hot off the Press! New Research!
Northern Illinois University and Friends of Midway Atoll Board member Wieteke Holthuijzen have collaborated on exciting research to understand the broader impacts of mice on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (Pihemanu, Kuaihelani). In 2015, it was discovered that mice were attacking and killing ... more
Meet Pamela Repp, the Refuge Manager for Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and the Battle of Midway National Memorial within the greater Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument!
Being the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial Refuge Manager is an honor and a privilege that I do not take lightly," Pam shares "The cultural, historical and environmental significance of Midway Atoll and the greater Papahānaumokuākea Marine National ... more
Tribute to Volunteer Shirley Doell
Midway Atoll’s volunteer community lost a beloved and valued member on March 26 with the passing of Shirley Doell (right). Shirley’s deep-seated love of the ocean and its winged inhabitants started young. Her sister Kerstin recalls, “She learned to sail as a kid on San Francisco Bay in El Toros ... more
BETWEEN THE BATTLES
By Barbara Carr Whitman This year’s film MIDWAY has inspired Friends of Midway Atoll to unveil true stories, newly revealed and historical, in the words of those who stood watch, waiting for what most felt was inevitable. Descriptive language comes directly from personal letters, transcripts, ... more
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