Semidi Islands facts for kids
The Semidi Islands are a small group of islands located in Alaska, a state in the United States. These islands are found in the Gulf of Alaska, which is a large part of the Pacific Ocean. They are southwest of Kodiak Island and are part of the Kodiak Island area.
The Semidi Islands are quite remote. They sit about halfway between the main part of the Alaska Peninsula and Chirikof Island. The two biggest islands in this group are Aghiyuk Island and Chowiet Island.
The total land area of all the Semidi Islands combined is about 30 square kilometers (11.6 square miles). No people live on these islands. They are an important part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, which protects many wild places.
A Special Place for Wildlife
The Semidi Islands are a very important home for many animals. Before 1980, this area was known as the Semidi National Wildlife Refuge. Later, it became part of the much larger Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
This special area covers about 250,000 acres. It provides a safe habitat for a huge number of birds. In fact, nearly half of all the seabirds that breed in the Alaska Peninsula Unit live here. This includes about 370,000 horned puffins!
The waters around the islands are also full of life. They are a temporary home for many ocean animals. You might find sea otters, sea lions, seals, porpoises, and even whales swimming in these waters. It's a truly wild and protected place.
