Home > Islets > Maui > Kaemi ISLETS: MAUI > KAEMI Kaemi   Kaemi - Photo: F & K Starr Kaemi - Photo: F & K Starr   Kaemi - Photo: F & K Starr Kaemi - Photo: F & K Starr   Kaemi - Photo: F & K Starr Physical Features Kaemi is a sparsely vegetated, basalt sea stack just south of Mokeehia and north of Puu Makawana. It is about 2 acres in size and 120 feet tall. Regulations Kaemi is state property. State and/or federal law protects all native wildlife and plants. Birds Small numbers of Wedge-tailed shearwaters were documented nesting on Kaemi in the 1980s. Plants A June 1982 survey collected 14 plant species, 8 native and 6 introduced. However, an April 2005 survey observed only 6 species on the islet, 4 native and 2 introduced. Drought may account for the decrease in species between 1982 and 2005. Insects No insect survey data is known. Marine Organisms No marine survey data is known. Human Uses Signs of recent human activity were seen on the islet in 2005 but no historical uses are known. Threats Weedy plants and human activity are potential threats to native plants and seabirds. > Back to top of page Home  Islets  Species  Projects  Outreach  Links  About Us