But the atoll is far from unspoiled, Mordecai continues. “The most human impact it’s had was during World War II when there were about 2,400 troops.” Considering the brevity of the soldiers’ ...

Tropical Palmyra Atoll, Line Islands is located about 1,000 miles south of Hawaii. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

Far from the zoos where they were raised, the sihek’s home is now within the tropical forests of Palmyra Atoll, an island in ...