Species: Great Frigatebird | Pacific Environment Data Portal

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Common Name

Great Frigatebird

Scientific Name

Fregata minor

Family

Fregatidae

Redlist Category

Least Concern

Year of Redlist Assessment

2019

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Great Frigatebird Colonies (240)

American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Aunu'u Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Ofu Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Olosega Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Pola Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Rose Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Tutuila

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Aitutaki

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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 Kena

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Motu Manu

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Motu Tou

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: One Tree Island

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Palmerston

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Takutea Island

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Turtle Island

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Whale Islands

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Island 1

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Kabara

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Vatulele

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Yambu Island

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ahunui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Anuanu Raro

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Anuanu Runga

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Atoll Motu One

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Eiao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Fakarava Atoll

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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: Hao Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hapai

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hirifa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hiva Oa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ile Karapo Iti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ile Tauturou

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ile Vaiorea

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Makaroa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Makatea

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Manuhangi

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Manui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Maria Atoll (Australs)

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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: Maturei-Vavao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Minerava

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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 Aie

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Araao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Auroa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Eight

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Eighteen

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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 Hemeni

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Horotara

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Iti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Matupua

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Nine

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu One Atoll (Bellingshausen)

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Six

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Sixteen

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tauini

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Toena

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Torea Manu

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Two

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Nuku Hiva

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Paraoa Atoll

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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: Reitoru Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Rimatara

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tauna

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tekokota Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tematangi Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Temoe 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: Toau Atoll

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tubuai

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ua Pou

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Vahanga Atoll

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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: Arorae

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Kotabu

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Kuria Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Maiana Atoll

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Kiribati EEZ - Colony: Onotoa Atoll

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Caroline Atoll

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Central Leeward Islets

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Flint Island

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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: Nake Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: South Nake Islets

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Southern Leeward Islets

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Starbuck Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Tabuaeran

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Teraina (Washington) Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Vostok Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Windward Islets

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Almani

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Anel

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Aomoen

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Aradojairen Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Aradojairik

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bigonattam Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bikar Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bikini

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bwedije

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ebeye

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eluk Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Enego

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eneu

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eniaetok

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Enibuk

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eniuetakku Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Eniwetak

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ennylabegan

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Erikub

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jabat

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jaboerukku Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jabwelo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jemo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Kamome Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Kamwome

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Kwajalein

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Legan

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Loj

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Lugaren Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Lukoj

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Manchinikon Island

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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: North

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Odrik/Lomilik

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Oniotto

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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: Rongerik Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Sibylla

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ujae

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ujelang

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Wotho

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: East Fayu

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Edat

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Fais

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Faraulep Island

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Fuasubukoru

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Gaferut Island

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Kalap

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Kosrae

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Manton

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Oroluk

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Oroluk Island

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Otta

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Peina

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pigelmol

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pingelap

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pohnpei

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pumatahati

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Tomwena

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Urak

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Wolouna

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Hunter Island

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ile Longue

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot du Passage

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Ilot Surprise

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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: Lifou

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Mare

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: East Island

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Farallon de Medinilla

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Naftan Rock

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Rota

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Elibel

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Fanna Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngarapalas Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngemelis

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeriungs

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeruangel

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeruktabel

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Palmyra Atoll EEZ - Colony: Papala

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Bugulum

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Djaul

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Fergusson Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Geahuajei

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Goodenough

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Hermit Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Kanawea

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Kegawam

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Muyua

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Namotu

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Normanby

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Panaunau

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Tench Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Tokapaita Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Wuvulu

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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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Samoa EEZ - Colony: Nu-ulua

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Anuta

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Bird Island N, Lake Tengano

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Bird Island S, Lake Tengano

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Fera

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Gizo

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Kalan

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Kolombangara

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Rennell

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Santa Isabel

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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: Ata

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Late Island

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Tongatapu Island

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Vanuatu EEZ - Colony: Ambrym

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Peale Island

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Wake Island

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Alofi

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Futuna

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Uvea

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