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Kauo - Laysan Island (8)
Laysan lies 790 sea miles northwest of Honolulu, in latitude 25 degrees 42' 14" North, longitude 171 degrees 44' 04" West of Greenwich. Nearest neighbours include Lisianski, 115 miles to the west; the Gardner Pinnacles, 202 miles to the southeast; and the Pearl and Hermes Reef, 260 miles to the northwest.
Previously exploited for many years for its extensive guano deposits, it has in recent years made a recovery as a bird sanctuary and wildlife preservation area and is one of the homes for the Hawaiian Monk Seal.
Sites
Annotated Bibliography of Laysan Island
· A bibliography of published and unpublished monographs on Laysan Island biota with history on development of the this collection.
DANFS: USS Laysan Island (ARS(T)-1)
· Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships entry for USS Laysan Island.
The Endangered Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis)
· Data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center on the decline of the Laysan Duck.
Laysan
· Picture of the island.
Laysan Finch
· Bishop Museum data on the Laysan Finch.
Jane's Laysan Island
· Detailed information on Laysan including historical images, culture, history, geography, mythology, people, lifestyle and postcards and picture galleries.
Scientists Try To Save Laysan Finches In Northwest Islands
· Article about efforts to save the Laysan Finch with pictures and links to related topics.
Anas laysanensis (Laysan Duck): Narrative
· iweb · University of Michigan Museum of Zoolology data on the Laysan duck.
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