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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
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Lost art of coconut shell navigation: How Pacific islanders crossed oceans
If you watched my previously-recommended documentary about ocean-crossing Polynesians, here is a terrific book with even more ...
'West Philippine Sea' now visible on Google Maps without specific search
A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most ...
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t just a floating trash pile
The Ocean Cleanup is fighting against this accumulation. In 2024, the foundation removed 11.5 million kilos of garbage from ...
Hawaii residents' fight against development at famous black sand beach escalates
At one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches in Punaluu, the fight between Hawaii residents and the Punaluu Village developer ...
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The Most Beautiful Small Towns In Hawaii That Are Wildly Underrated, According To Travelers
Hawaii has more to offer than just beaches and resorts. These lush towns offer breathtaking views, rich culture, and ...