Species: Sooty Tern | Pacific Environment Data Portal

Charles J. Sharp

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Common Name

Sooty Tern

Scientific Name

Onychoprion fuscatus

Alternative Scientific Name

Sterna fuscata

Family

Laridae

Redlist Category

Vulnerable

Year of Redlist Assessment

2020

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Sooty Tern Colonies (178)

American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Rose Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Swains Island

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Clipperton Island EEZ - Colony: Clipperton Island

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Brushwood 1

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Brushwood Islands

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Gull Islands

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Motu Manu

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: One Tree Island

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Penrhyn

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Seven Sisters

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Whale Islands

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Hatana Island

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Naiabo Island

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Nuku-i-Cikobia

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ahunui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Anuanu Runga

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Eiao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Fangatau Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Fatu Huku

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Haraiki Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hiuveru

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hiva Oa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Kauehi Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Lord Howe's Island

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Manuhangi

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Marotiri

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Marutea du Sud Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Matauapuna

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Maturei-Vavao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Mohotani

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Morane

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Moruroa Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Moto Mokohe

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Epiti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Fourteen

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Hane

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Hemeni

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Iti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Mopii

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Moute

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu one

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Papa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Papai Nord

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Papai Sud

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Papati

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Poiku

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tabu

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tamuko

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tehuaki

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tekohai

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Ten

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motus Manini

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Nukutipipi

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Puka puka

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Pukarua Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Rangiroa Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Raroia Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Reao Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Rimatara

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tahuata

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tahuna iti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Takapoto

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tatakoto Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tekokota Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tenararo Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tikehau Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tubuai

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ua Pou

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Howland and Baker Island EEZ - Colony: Baker Island

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Howland and Baker Island EEZ - Colony: Howland Island

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Jarvis Island EEZ - Colony: Jarvis Island

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Johnston Atoll EEZ - Colony: Johnston Atoll

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Johnston Atoll EEZ - Colony: Sand Island

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Aranuk Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Kuria Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Nonouti Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Onotoa Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Piach³eta

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Caroline Atoll

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Kiritimati

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Long Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Malden Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: South Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Starbuck Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Almani

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Aomoen

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bijire

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bikini

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bokobyaadaa

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bwokwen

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eluk Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eneu

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jaboero

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jabwelo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jalete

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jemo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Kamwome

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Knox Atoll

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Latoback

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Lojrong

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Lukoj

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Mili Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Nam

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Odrik/Lomilik

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Oroken

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ribinouri Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Roi-Namur

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Sibylla

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Taka Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ujelang

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Waatwerik

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: East Fayu

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Fais

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Faluwaichich

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Piherararh

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Piilalai

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pohnpei

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Sand Cay

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Wolouna

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Bampton Island

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Caye de l'Observatoire

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Fabre

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Huon

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Leizour

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Loop

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Surprise

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Uo

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilots du Mouillage

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Isle Renard

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Matthew Island

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Mouillage no2

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Mouillage no3

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Mouillage Sud

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: South Avon

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Asuncion

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Guguan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Naftan Rock

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Uracas

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Helen Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeruangel

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Palmyra Atoll EEZ - Colony: Papala

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Amich

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Bougainville

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Buka

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Duke of York

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Fergusson Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Goodenough

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Karkar

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Kavieng

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Manus

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Menam

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Muyua

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: New Ireland

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Nissan

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Normanby

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Slade

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Tench Island

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Enderbury Island

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Kanton

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Manara

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: McKean Island

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Nikumaroro Atoll

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Orona Island

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Phoenix Island

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Ke Ila

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Kolombangara

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Pavuvu

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Rennell

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Shortland

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Sikaiana Atoll

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Fonualei Island

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Hunga Hai'apai

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Hunga Tonga

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Tokulu Island

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Vava'u

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Peale Island

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Wake Island

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