Streaming Pacific Videos: Pacific Adventures

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"A short history of the wallaby in Australia and a comparison of those animals with the rock wallabies that live in Kalihi Valley, Oahu. Although their habitat is ideal, their numbers are small and constant inbreeding threaten their survival."

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"Examines how the bird population of Guam has been wiped out by the brown tree snake. Discusses efforts to prevent brown tree snakes from becoming established in Hawaiʻi. Includes a brief description of the snake's habitat and behavior."

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"Once thought uninhabitable, the French Frigate Shoals is now a wildlife refuge and home to hundreds of thousands of wildlife inhabitants. From Tern Island, Gary Sprinkle provides a look at the work and research being done by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, including the work of the Monk Seal Recovery Team, and the monitoring of tsunamis and marine pollution."

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"Compact history of Alaska with emphasis on its similarity to Hawaiʻi is given."

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"The Republic of Palau is part of Micronesia and consists of beautiful yet largely uninhabited limestone islands. These rock islands are Palau's signature feature, and each set of islands is different. Palau is caught between two cultures, but some villagers are fighting to maintain their subsistence economy."

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"Shows Midway Atoll National Wildlife Reserve in the Hawaiian Archipelago. A brief history of Midway Atoll is given, followed by a description of the environmental importance of the atoll. The various marine animals are examined, as are the people allowed to work within Midway's protected waters. They include divers, sportfishermen, researchers, and photographers, all attempting to protect Midway's ecosystem while learning from its unique and beautiful environment."

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"Host Gary Sprinkle takes a trip to Yap, located in the Federated States of Micronesia. Here, we find a land rich in tradition and cultural pride, and a people who wish to maintain their identity. The legend and significance of the stone money is explained, and we visit different villages to see a slice of daily life for the people of Yap, including their use of ancient fish traps, utilizing natural resources for survival, and their amazing coastal mangrove forests. Also, we take a dive with giant manta rays at "Manta Ray Ridge," a site off the coast of Yap. The future of young islanders is in question, however, as elders wonder if they will continue their cherished traditional way of life or embrace a Western lifestyle."