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Hawaiian Monk Seal, Lehua - Photo: K Wood

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  BIRDS: This list highlights some of the most common bird species, especially seabirds, found in Hawaii’s offshore islets. There are, however, several species not included on this list. Each species is classified as either endemic, indigenous, or introduced...

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  PLANTS: This list highlights some of the most biologically and culturally significant plants species found in Hawaii’s offshore islets. There are, however, several species not included on this list. Each species is classified as either endemic, indigenous, or introduced...

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  INSECTS: The insects (terrestrial arthropods actually) of Hawaii’s offshore islets are, in general, poorly known. The species lists for offshore islets are incomplete and much work remains to be done...

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  MAMMALS: This list highlights the mammals found in Hawaii’s offshore islets. Although rabbits were recently removed from the last offshore islet in Hawaii, they are included below because of the biological damage they historically caused...

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  MARINE: The Offshore Islet Restoration Committee (OIRC) is working with partners to plan and conduct marine biological surveys in high priority areas around Hawaii offshore islets. However, no final survey reports are currently available...

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