Goat Island (Hawaii)
Island in Hawaii, United States of America From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Goat Island, also known as Mokuʻauia, is a flat islet consisting of lithified dunes in Laie Bay on the northeast shore of Oahu, Hawaii.[1][2][3] The islet is separated from Malaekahana State Recreation Area by a 720 feet (220 m) channel of limestone reef shelf 1 metre (3.3 ft) underwater.[4][5][6]
Native name: Mokuʻauia | |
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Aerial view of Goat Island | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Oahu, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21.6618985°N 157.9244453°W |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Highest elevation | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
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United States | |
The islet is 13 acres (0.053 km2) in area with a maximum elevation of 15 feet (4.6 m).[3]
The islet is a Hawaii State Seabird Sanctuary.[3]
Wildlife and conservation efforts
Goat Island is home to 16 native plant species, including the federally endangered Sesbania tomentosa.[4] It is a nesting ground for wedge-tailed shearwaters.
The islet contains invasive species, including black rats, fire ants, and big headed ants.[1][4][7] Black rats were first documented on the islet in 1967 with multiple eradication attempts in the 1990s and 2000s.[4] The elimination of the rats resulted in increased wedge-tailed shearwater reproduction.[4]
The dunes of the islet are a designated State Seabird Sanctuary, but its three beaches remain accessible to the public and attract many people annually.[4][8]
References
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