Exploration of Wake Island's Deep Sea

Spotted! E/V Nautilus off Wake Atoll as it explores a variety of mapping targets in search of maritime heritage sites from the Battle of Wake. Thanks to the air traffic control team on Wake for the unique perspective! 

Located 2,138 nautical miles west of Honolulu, Wake Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is the northernmost atoll in the Marshall Islands geological ridge and perhaps the oldest and northernmost living atoll in the world. The refuge includes 495,515 acres of submerged lands and waters surrounding Wake Atoll out to 12 nautical miles and is home to hundreds of species of coral, fish, birds, and more wildlife. The Refuge is part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, cooperatively managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Air Force.