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Tern Island

An introduction to Tern Island in the French Frigate Shoals. At one time, Tern Island was used as an aircraft refueling station. Now it is a seabird nesting ground.

Photo Credit: Forest and Kim Starr (USGS)

Tern Island
Information about Tern Island wildlife and history, plus a photo gallery and related resources.

History of Tern Island
A paper produced by the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.

Tern Island Articles by Susan Scott
These Tern Island articles were written by Susan Scott for her weekly "Ocean Watch" column in the Honolulu Star Bulletin Newspaper.

2004 Jun 03: Beauty More Then Guano Deep

2004 Jun 04: Airstrip Links Isle to the World

2004 Jun 05: Caretakers Work to Keep Tern Afloat

2004 Jun 07: Workers Find Comforts of Home

All Susan Scott Ocean Watch Articles

Tern Island