Visit Us
Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is not open to the public and entry is only allowed through a special use permit when the activity is deemed appropriate with purposes to the refuge establishment.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is 180 miles of Pago Pago Harbor, American Samoa, and the only atoll in the Samoan Archipelago. Rose Atoll, like Jarvis Island, are the only national wildlife refuges located south of the equator. The atoll itself is made up of a coral and coralline algal reef, with two tiny islands, Rose and Sand Islands. Rose Island is 17 acres with a maximum elevation of 10 feet, while Sand Island is approximately seven acres, but can change in size and shape in response to weather.
What We Do
The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Our Species
Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is home to numerous species of unique wildlife. The coral communities of Rose include about 100 species that are distinctive and different than other islands in Samoa. The biodiversity of the atoll teems with fish, sea turtles, and seabirds.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support your national wildlife refuges. There are non-profit organizations that support wildlife and restoration projects within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. Volunteer opportunities can also be found at volunteer.gov.