kohanele

Kohanele is a small, uninhabited island located in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, part of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the United States. The island is approximately 1,200 feet long and 300 feet wide, with a maximum elevation of about 10 feet above sea level. Kohanele is primarily composed of coral reef and is surrounded by a fringing reef that provides habitat for a diverse array of marine life.

The island was first discovered by Captain James Cook in 1778, who named it after the Hawaiian word for "turtle." Kohanele is known for its significant seabird colonies, including Laysan albatrosses, red-footed boobies, and sooty terns. These birds nest on the island and rely on the surrounding waters for food.

Kohanele is part of the French Frigate Shoals, a group of small islands and atolls that are part of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The area is protected as a national monument due to its ecological significance and the presence of endangered and threatened species. The islands are not accessible to the public and are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve their natural state.