Laysan ducklings learn to dabble and stick close to mom at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Hawai‘i. While the small, dabbling duck remains endangered, thanks to huge conservation efforts that included two relocations in the last 20 years, there are now established koloa pōhaka populations on Midway and Kure atolls. Video by Dan Rapp / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Volunteer Video Description: Four Laysan ducklings wade through shallow waters under the careful watch of their mother. | U

Laysan albatross mate for life and carefully care for their young, as seen in this clip captured at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. 🤍 📸 💭: Ian Shive Photography #POTD #photooftheday #natureinfocus | Discovery

A unique treasure in the Pacific Ocean! 🌊 The Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for seabirds and marine wildlife. It is home to Hawaiian monk seals, Laysan albatross and honu and it provides a safe place for them to eat, frolic, raise their families and rest from long voyages at sea. Video by Dan Rapp / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Video Description: A honu, or Hawaiian green sea turtle, moves onto the beach to bask at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. | U.S. Department of

Midway atoll has become a National Wildlife Refuge and is an amazing place. We were very fortunate to make a few stops there during our search for the midway carriers. This video is about some of the wildlife found there and the issues facing the atoll. | RV Petrel