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Islands of Marshall Islands
Ailinginae [1387]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.17º N Long : 166.47º E
Area: 3.3 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 3.3 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 87
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with a few islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest and scrub, grasses on smaller islets, Casuarina on eastern
islets
windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 (1980) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts on one islet
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Ailinglaplap (Ailinglapalap) [1397]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 7.50º N Long : 168.67º E
Area: 15.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 15.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 50 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Almost continuous reef rim.
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Coconuts; mangroves in small depressions; windward and leeward atoll
reefs and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Ducula oceanica oceanica (Micronesian Pigeon) only on Ailinglaplap,
Jaluit
and Kosrae
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 1400 (1980) Density: 93.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 30/10/88
Ailuk [1375]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 10.58º N Long : 169.88º E
Area: 5.4 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 5.4 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 98
ISLAND TYPE: elongate atoll with 57 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1951)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub as windbreak; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 420 (1980) Density: 77.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 25/10/88
Arno [1382]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 7.03º N Long : 171.67º E
Area: 13.0 sq. km Altitude: 2 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 13.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 88
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 100 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub, Casuarina; mangroves; windward and leeward atoll reefs
(CRD) and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
44 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
44 native species, 81 introduced
Birds:
possible remnant population of Ducula oceanica ratakensis (Ratak
Micronesian
Pigeon) Indeterminate (RDB)
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 1500 (1980) Density: 115.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts and breadfruit
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 30/10/88
Aur [1380]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 8.27º N Long : 171.03º E
Area: 5.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 5.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 90
ISLAND TYPE: square atoll with 32 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
22 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 449 (1980) Density: 80.2 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Bikar [1370]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 12.22º N Long : 170.08º E
Area: 0.5 sq. km Altitude: 3 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.5 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 1100 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 4000 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: diamond atoll with 3 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Phosphates present.
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 3
Atoll forest (30 ha) with Pisonia, atoll scrub and vines; windward and
leeward
atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
major seabird rookery, major turtle nesting area
18 seabird species, 14 breeding
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly taboo, visited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Conservation support: tenure, government support
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.5 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Protected by order since 1958 (52 ha).
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 9 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/10/88
Bikini [1386]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.58º N Long : 165.33º E
Area: 6.0 sq. km Altitude: 4 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 6.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 90 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 94
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 22 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Pisonia forest; secondary scrub thickets; windward and leeward atoll
reefs and
lagoon. Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, former nuclear test site
Population: 0 (1980) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Accessibility: airport
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 10/08/90
Bokaak (Taongi, Pokak) [1369]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 14.80º N Long : 169.39º E
Area: 3.2 sq. km Altitude: 4 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 3.2 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 300 km group: 1400 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 4000 km Isolation Index: 118
ISLAND TYPE: crescent atoll with 14 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 5
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Dry and stony.
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll scrub and grasslands with 8-9 species; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
9 |
1 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
Lepturus gas(sa)paricensis (grass) endemic (also reported on Wake
Island)
Reptiles-amphibians:
Endemic race of lizards
Birds:
Major breeding colonies of Puffinus pacificus, Sterna fuscata, Sula
sula and
Fregata minor.
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 0
endemic grass
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
major seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
20 seabird species, 14 breeding
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly taboo
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Japanese relay station and bomb dump destroyed in 1944. Proposed as
dump site
for 25 million tons of American solid waste, 1988.
Conservation support: tenure, government support
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 3.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Protected by order since 1958 (324 ha).
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 12 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/10/88
Ebon [1401]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 4.67º N Long : 168.72º E
Area: 5.8 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 5.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 120 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 92
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 23 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Coconuts, breadfruit, Pandanus and Casuarina; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Crimson-crowned Fruit Dove now extinct
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, heavily cultivated
Population: 858 (1980) Density: 147.9 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts and breadfruit
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Enewetak (Eniwetok) [1385]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.50º N Long : 162.25º E
Area: 5.8 sq. km Altitude: 4 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 5.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 300 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 30 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon (CRD).
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
42 |
4 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
42 native taxa, 53 introduced
4 endemic Pandanus varieties
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 0
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Extensively studied
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, former nuclear test site
Population: 548 (1980) Density: 94.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Population evacuated from 1946 to mid-1970s; nuclear weapons test site
from
1947, barren areas and bomb craters, some restoration; site of active
marine
laboratory, now closed.
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 3
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 7 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 30/10/88
Erikub [1378]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 9.08º N Long : 170.00º E
Area: 1.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 13 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Jabwot (Jabat) [1396]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 7.75º N Long : 169.00º E
Area: 0.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 88
ISLAND TYPE: low coral island Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Fringing reefs.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 72 (1980) Density: 120.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Jaluit [1398]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 6.00º N Long : 169.58º E
Area: 3.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 3.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 130 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 92
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 80 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Large diamond-shaped atoll with over 80 islets on nearly continuous land
rim.
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Coconuts; atoll scrub and grasslands; mangroves in small depressions;
windward
and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
40 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
40 native species, 19 introduced
Birds:
Ducula oceanica oceanica (Micronesian Pigeon) only on Jaluit,
Ailinglaplap
and Kosrae
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 1485 (1980) Density: 412.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Former German administrative centre.
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 24
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 30/10/88
Jemo [1374]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 10.17º N Long : 169.50º E
Area: 0.2 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.2 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 35 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 96
ISLAND TYPE: low coral island on reef Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest and scrub as windbreak, large Pisonia trees; fringing reef.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery green turtle nesting area
birds abundant
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
Conservation support: government support
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 25/10/88
Kili [1399]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 5.67º N Long : 169.05º E
Area: 0.9 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.9 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 88
ISLAND TYPE: low coral island Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Fringing reefs.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 492 (1980) Density: 546.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 30
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Knox (Narik) [2005]
Group: Radak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 5.92º N Long : 172.15º E
Area: 0.9 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 85
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 10 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll vegetation, windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: little Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 04/09/90
Kwajalein [1393]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 9.25º N Long : 167.50º E
Area: 16.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 16.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 93
ISLAND TYPE: large atoll with 92 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest on smaller islets with Pisonia; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
Enewetak islet inside lagoon with Pisonia forest taboo area
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
Mynah
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, large population
Population: 6629 (1980) Density: 414.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: military
Habitat: Urban Pop: 6629 Urban Indicator: 9
Accessibility: port, airport
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 30
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Lae [1392]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 8.95º N Long : 166.20º E
Area: 1.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with many islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest with Ochrosia and Pisonia; windward and leeward atoll reefs
and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 237 (1980) Density: 148.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Lib [1394]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 8.43º N Long : 167.35º E
Area: 0.8 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 92
ISLAND TYPE: low coral sand island Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 4 Marine: 2
Some native atoll forest on north side and around pond in 1960; large
freshwater pond with mangroves (Bruguiera ?); fringing reef. Mangroves
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: -9%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
large freshwater pond with mangroves
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 99 (1980) Density: 123.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts and breadfruit, pineapples
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Likiep [1376]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 10.00º N Long : 169.13º E
Area: 10.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 10.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 65 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 98
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 112 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 487 (1980) Density: 48.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 25/10/88
Majuro [1381]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 7.08º N Long : 171.13º E
Area: 9.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 9.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 88
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 60 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon (CRD).
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
30 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, capital, urban development
Population: 11893 (1980) Density: 1321 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: government, coconut plantations
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 20% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 67
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 30/10/88
Maloelap [1379]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 8.75º N Long : 171.00º E
Area: 10.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 10.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 90
ISLAND TYPE: triangular atoll, 60 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 627 (1980) Density: 62.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts and breadfruit
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 6
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Mejit [1373]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 10.32º N Long : 170.67º E
Area: 1.8 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 90 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 99
ISLAND TYPE: low coral island, central pond Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Mangroves in channel from central pond to sea; fringing reef.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, well cultivated
Population: 329 (1980) Density: 182.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts and breadfruit
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 12
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 25/10/88
Mili [1383]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 6.13º N Long : 171.98º E
Area: 16.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 16.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 80 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 90 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Casuarina; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 762 (1980) Density: 47.6 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Namorik [1400]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 5.67º N Long : 168.08º E
Area: 2.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 2.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 2 main islands Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Windward and leeward atoll reefs; closed lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 629 (1980) Density: 241.9 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconuts, bananas
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 15
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Namu [1395]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 8.00º N Long : 168.13º E
Area: 6.2 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 6.2 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 45 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 50 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 656 (1980) Density: 105.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Rongelap [1388]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.50º N Long : 166.75º E
Area: 7.8 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 7.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 87
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 50 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest with Pisonia, grasses in north; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 233 (1980) Density: 29.9 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 4
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Rongrik (Rongerik) [1389]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.37º N Long : 167.47º E
Area: 2.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 2.1 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 90
ISLAND TYPE: elongate atoll with 13 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest, coconuts, grasses on smaller islets; windward and leeward
atoll
reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
turtles formerly common
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly inhabited
Population: 0 (1980) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Taka [1372]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.12º N Long : 169.67º E
Area: 3.4 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 3.4 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 93
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 6 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1951)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 3
Low atoll forest, atoll scrub and grasses; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery on Etuk
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 9 Moderate
Last updated: 24/10/88
Ujae [1391]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 9.00º N Long : 165.67º E
Area: 1.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 95
ISLAND TYPE: long atoll with 15 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest with Ochrosia and Pisonia; windward and leeward atoll reefs
and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 309 (1980) Density: 193.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 13
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Ujelang [1384]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 9.70º N Long : 160.92º E
Area: 1.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 250 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 101
ISLAND TYPE: long atoll with over 35 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 5
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Coconuts on largest islet, grasses on smaller islets; windward and
leeward
atoll reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly inhabited
Population: 0 (1980) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 11 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Utrik (Utirik) [1371]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 11.19º N Long : 169.49º E
Area: 0.5 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.5 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 93
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 4 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1951)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub on Ealuk Is.; windward and leeward atoll reefs
and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
10 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 328 (1980) Density: 656.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation, subsistence fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 36
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 7 Moderate
Last updated: 24/10/88
Wotho [1390]
Group: Ralik Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 10.13º N Long : 165.92º E
Area: 4.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 4.1 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 110 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3400 km Isolation Index: 95
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with over 13 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Atoll forest with Ochrosia and Pisonia; windward and leeward atoll reefs
and
lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
coconut crabs common
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, small population
Population: 76 (1980) Density: 18.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 4
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 30/10/88
Wotje [1377]
Group: Ratak Chain Archipelago: Marshall Islands
Country: Marshall Islands Region: Oceania 14
Lat: 9.50º N Long : 170.00º E
Area: 8.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 8.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 3800 km Isolation Index: 91
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 56 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Remnant atoll forest; grasses on smaller islets; windward and leeward
atoll
reefs and lagoon.
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 524 (1980) Density: 65.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 3.0%/yr Increasing rapidly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 80% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 811 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 6
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
Last updated: 25/10/88
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