Survey of Marshall Islands atolls finds 15 seabird species and rich marine life

Researchers have documented the marine biodiversity of the remote Bikar and Bokak atolls in the Marshall Islands. The expedition found strong populations of seabirds, with 15 species breeding or likely breeding there. Active nesting sites for green sea turtles were also recorded on the atolls. Surveys across reef and deep-sea habitats revealed a wide variety of fish, some of which may be previously unknown species.