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Marine Protected Species of the Hawaiian Islands

Pacific Islands species lists under NOAA Fisheries jurisdiction from the Hawaiian Islands.

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An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.
Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands. Credit: Scubazoo/Jason Isley
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