Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument


  • Vicinity: Pacific Ocean
  • Type: US Territory

On January 6, 2009, President George W. Bush established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument under the authority of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The monument incorporates approximately 86,888 square miles within its boundaries, which extend 50 nautical miles from the mean low water lines of Howland, Baker, and Jarvis Islands; Johnston, Wake, and Palmyra Atolls; and Kingman Reef. - Us Fish and Wildlife Service

These remote refuges are the most widespread collection of marine - and terrestrial-life protected areas on the planet under a single country's jurisdiction. They sustain many endemic species including corals, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, seabirds, water birds, land birds, insects, and vegetation not found elsewhere. - The World Factbook


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PlaceTypeAsNotedInArea
PlaceTypeAsNotedInArea
Baker Island Island
Howland Island Island
Jarvis Island Island
Johnson Atoll Island
Kingman Reef Island
Palmyra Atoll Island
Wake Island Atoll

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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
2009/01/06 US Fish and Wildlife Service Custodian President George W Bush establishes the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

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Locale Type US Territory

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Demonym: American
Motto: None


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Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

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