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- proper noun the small
islands andatolls in theHawaiian island chain located northwest (in some cases, far to the northwest) of the islands ofKauai andNiihau
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National marine sanctuaries range in size from one-quarter square mile in Fagatele Bay to 140,00 square miles in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, which is one of the largest marine protected areas in the world.
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There is hereby established in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a coral reef ecosystem reserve to be known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve (Reserve).
Executive Order On Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Clinton, Bill, 1946- 2000
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There is hereby established in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a coral reef ecosystem reserve to be known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve (Reserve).
Executive Order 13178 On Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Clinton, Bill, 1946- 2000
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There are even several newly-discovered endemic algae species in the waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands attract many diverse species of whales, dolphins, and seals.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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The unique terrestrial biota of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
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The numerous islands and small atolls in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands create important nesting habitat for the many migratory and resident species.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands have productive, food-rich waters that make it a major foraging area for thousands of seabirds such as albatross, terns, boobies, shearwaters, petrels, tropicbirds, and other offshore species.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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Through these sources, Native Hawaiians are able to recount the travels of seafaring ancestors between the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the main Hawaiian Islands.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands were explored, colonized, and in some cases permanently settled by Native Hawaiians in pre-contact times.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve 2008
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