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
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
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
No Tee-Time for Obama on Midway
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
