All of these islands are U.S. possessions. These refuges are important seabird nesting rookeries. These islands are low coral atolls, vegetated only by grasses, prostrate vines, and low growing shrubs due to scant rainfall, constant wind and burning sun. Only Johnston Atoll is inhabited. Landing on these islands is authorized only by permit issued by the refuge manager.
Access is restricted to protect the dense nesting colonies of seabirds.
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