Pola Island

[1]: 274 [2][3][4][5]: 177  Pola Island is designated as part of the National Park American Samoa and is a popular tourist attraction.

[7]: 50  It has been named "the most beautiful natural feature of Tutuila Island” by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.

[10] According to the late High Orator Nanai Afuola Kalasa, the most senior chief authority, the island is directly linked to a legend about the village's creation.

[7]: 47  Pola Island is a prominent basalt sea stack with steep cliffs and scenic forest-covered headlands.

It is formed by a ridge of indented, steep, and high rocks, creating a distinctive and rugged landscape.

"[10] Pola Island and nearby Pola'uta Ridge are American Samoa's most important nesting and roosting areas for several seabird species.

The only breeding colonies of Red-footed boobies in American Samoa are Rose Atoll and Pola Island including nearby Pola'uta Ridge.

[16][7]: 59 The Pola region of Vatia is the most important roosting and nesting sites in American Samoa for numerous species of seabirds.

Some bird species here include:[17] Bridled terns are rare visitors in American Samoa, however, they have been recorded at Pola Island.

Cockscomb Point as seen jutting into the ocean.
Pola Island
Pola Tai and Pola Uta, 1907.
Vai'ava Strait National Natural Landmark
Pola Tai, Pola'uta Ridge and Vatia as seen from the Mount Alava Adventure Trail.
National Park sign
Eastern point of Vatia Bay.
In American Samoa Red-footed boobies are only found in the Pola area and Rose Atoll .