The Kermadec Islands have an institute dedicated to studying volcanic activity.
 The islands are still known for their bird life, and seabird colonies presently inhabit offshore islets, which are safe from introduced rats and cats
=== Raoul Island Station ===The Station consists of a government meteorological and radio station, and a hostel for Department of Conservation (New Zealand) officers and volunteers, that has been maintained since 1937 to 2023

