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French Frigate Shoals
French Frigate Shoals is the largest atoll in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It includes
a twenty mile crescent shaped reef, twelve
sandbars,and 120 foot high la Perouse Pinnacle.
The total land area of French Frigate Shoals
is approximately 70 acres, and the total reef
area is more then 230,000 acres.
Quick Facts
English Name: French Frigate Shoals
Hawaiian Name: Mokupapapa
Tern Island
The largest body of land in French Frigate Shoals is
Tern Island. It was used as an airplane refueling
station at one time, and it is now a bird nesting area.
Introduction to French Frigate Shoals
This general introduction to French Frigate Shoals
is from the Northwestern Hawaiian
Islands Multi-Agency Education Project.
NOAA Maps of French Frigate Shoals
French Frigate Shoals Map
French Frigate Shoals Banks Map
Jerry Lentz on the French Frigate Shoals
Retired Navy Coastguard Lieutenant Jerry M. Lentz created
this Web site to encourage preservation of the Hawaiian
Monk Seal, the Green Sea Turtle, and other marine life on
French Frigate Shoals. Also includes informatoin about
the area's geology, military history, space exploration
history, and animal life.
Jane Resture on the French Frigate Shoals
General information about French Frigate Shoals,
including a description, natural history, geology,
wave conditions, political history, a map, and
a few pictures.
Wikipedia on the French Frigate Shoals
See also:
All Northwest Hawaiian Islands
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The Leeward Islands of Hawaii
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