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Of Sirens and Seals

By Barbara Carr Whitman Sitting together at lunch one day, Marcia Blyth was telling me about a young seal pup she had seen.  “At first glance I thought it had a net over its snout”, she laughed, “but it was different.”  I was wondering why a net over a seal snout would be funny but knowing Marcia ... more

Posted: October 14, 2019 • Filed Under: Uncategorized •

Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Ka̅ne (Summer Solstice Celebration)

written by Barbara Carr Whitman Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Ka̅ne, or summer solstice, was an occasion of celebration on Pihemanu, which means “din of loud birds” (oh so appropriate!) and is one of two Hawaiian place names for beautiful Midway Atoll. A group of volunteers  are learning how the Native ... more

Posted: July 12, 2019 • Filed Under: Conservation, Education, History, Life on Midway, News from Midway, People, Uncategorized • Tagged With: albatross, conservation, Hawaiian culture, laysan albatross, Midway Atoll, Native Plants, oli, Papahanaumokuakea, Restoration Ecology, seabirds, summer solstice

Honolulu Screening – Chris Jordan’s “Albatross” film & panel discussion – June 30, 2018

 Join the Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation as they present a screening of the film “Albatross.” Following the screening they will hold a discussion featuring filmmaker Chris Jordan. The film is a stunning visual journey, exploring the ... more

Posted: June 15, 2018 • Filed Under: Uncategorized •

No Tee-Time for Obama on Midway

Golfing at Midway Atoll

President Obama has been getting media coverage of late not just for recent conservation actions, but also for his dedication to golf. We previously posted that he will miss seeing Midway’s iconic albatrosses, but should still find plenty to see and do during his visit to the atoll. He is, however, ... more

Posted: September 1, 2016 • Filed Under: Conservation, History, Life on Midway, People, Uncategorized • Tagged With: golf, obama

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