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Sanctuary
Perspectives
Theme: What does the Hawaiian Islands
Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary mean to
me?
Welcome to Sanctuary Perspectives, a
forum for commentary, where experts add new currents of
thought to the evolving concept of a national marine
sanctuary. Guest writers featured here have contributed in
some way to the development of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback
Whale Sanctuary. Through their work, their passion, their
voice, they can be credited with helping to shape a bright
new day in the human relationship to humpback
whales.
Despite the apparent commonality of
commitment, our commentators are likely to have diverse,
even conflicting opinions, when it comes to the question
that constitutes the year-long theme of Sanctuary
Perspectives: What does the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuary mean to me? As if the waters
within the Hawaiian sanctuary boundaries comprised a giant
ink blot, the query is intended to prompt a very personal
vision. The provocative range of answers can only serve to
demonstrate that the vast and trackless ocean is also a
fertile spawning ground for matters of science, business,
religion, culture--a host of fundamental activities that
have never ceased to challenge the imagination and enrich
everyday existence. The erroneous notion that a sanctuary is
simply about girding nature with a layer of protection is
once again dispelled, as Sanctuary Perspectives reflects
dialogue and dynamism that will shape a better future for
our precious ocean resources.
Below are the essays in this thematic
series.
What
Does the Sanctuary Mean to Me as a Kanaka Maoli
(Native Hawaiian)
What
the Sanctuary Means to Me as a Teacher
Disclaimer
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuary encompasses a large area with many
diverse habitats. As varied as these habitats are, so are
the thoughts, opinions, and ideas on how to protect,
conserve, and manage them. In the Sanctuary Perspectives
series, we invite community leaders, scientists, young
people, policy-makers, and others to share their thoughts.
The opinions expressed in these essays are solely those of
the authors. They do not reflect the views and policies of
the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine
Sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Program, or
NOAA.
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