Kure, or sometimes written Cure, used to be called Ocean Island up until 1924 when it was renamed; in 1987 this changed to Kure Atoll (atoll rather than island). There are also several native Hawaiian …

Kure is the northernmost coral atoll in the world, placing it at the Darwin Point. Scientists theorize that where coral growth occurs at a slower rate than the subsidence of the atoll, the atoll will sink below …

The extreme isolation and protection afforded by Kure Atoll and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument present a unique opportunity to protect, restore, and support research on these …

Mar 1, 2025 · Kure Atoll, the northernmost coral atoll in the world, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and unique wildlife. This remote paradise, part of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, offers an …

Kure Atoll, or Kanemiloha'i, is the northernmost coral atoll in the world and the farthest northwest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Located 55 miles from Midway, Kure features a circular barrier reef with …

Apr 2, 2025 · Kure Atoll stands as a remote sentinel at the edge of the Hawaiian Islands — a place where natural history, cultural legend, and modern conservation intersect.

Hōlanikū, or Kure Atoll, is more than 1,500 miles northwest of Honolulu and is the northernmost atoll of the Hawaiian archipelago. Therefore, Kure Atoll is the eldest in the chain of islands and atolls that …

This classically shaped atoll encloses 0.86 sq. km of land including Green Island which was home to a Coast Guard-operated long range navigation (LORAN) station from the early 1960’s until 1992. The …

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Kure Atoll is the most remote of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and the northern-most coral atoll in the world. Kure is an oval-shaped atoll, which is 6 miles at its maximum diameter and 55 miles west …