Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.(PDTV20)

This is an interview I did with Kater Bourden of U.S. Fish and Wildlife about conservation on Midway.

Midway about on the mid Pacific Island. part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, is one of the world's most spectacular wildlife experiences. Nearly two million birds call it home for much of each year, including the world's largest population of Laysan Albatrosses, or "gooney birds". Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles and spinner dolphins frequent Midway's crystal blue lagoon.




Midway became an "overlay" refuge in 1988, while still under the primary jurisdiction of the Navy. With the closure of Naval Air Facility Midway Island in 1993, there began a transition from bullets to birds, a change in mission from national defense to wildlife conservation.USFW on MIDWAY
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[Bkeytx]

I dont think the animals have a problem, its just people wont leave them alone, always messing with them, studying them, tagging them, screwing with the nests, until people came along, they were fine.

[Bkeytx]

Balance between Humans and Animals?,, Just leave them alone. problems solved.

[markdohle]

I was stationed on Midway in 1967 for one year. I loved it there and did not want to leave