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November 16, 2005: Nature Conservancy Joins Scientists to Launch Climate Change Research Station on Palmyra Atoll
A team of the world’s leading scientists have joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to launch a new research station on the tiny and secluded Palmyra Atoll where they will study climate change, disappearing coral reefs, invasive species and other global environmental threats.
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Grady Timmons
808-587-6237
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January 18, 2001: Waters Surrounding Palmyra Receive Federal Protection
In an action that took place late Thursday night, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the establishment of a National Wildlife Refuge for the waters off of Palmyra Atoll.
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Grady Timmons
808-587-6237
gtimmons@tnc.org
Shawn White
808-587-6213
swhite@tnc.org |
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May 04, 2000: The Nature Conservancy Announces Intent to Purchase Palmyra
In what will be one of its most important land acquisitions to date, The Nature Conservancy today announced its intention to purchase Palmyra Atoll, the last intact marine wilderness in the U.S. tropics.
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Grady Timmons
808-587-6237
gtimmons@tnc.org
Shawn White
808-587-6213
swhite@tnc.org |
