Midway Island. Golden crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides) is an introduced invasive species. It can grow so dense that it can prevent bird nesting in some areas.

Image ID: sanc1445, NOAA's Sanctuaries Collection
Location: Hawaii, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
Photographer: Lieutenant Elizabeth Crapo, NOAA Corps


Category: Sanctuary/

• High Resolution Photo Available