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Posted: April 22, 2020

Monumental Connections: Papahānaumokuākea, the big picture


Boobies perch atop ceremonial shrines in the Monument. Credit: Kaleomanuiwa Wong
Boobies perch atop ceremonial shrines in the Monument. Credit: Kaleomanuiwa Wong

This is the first of a series of “Monumental Connections” to Papahānaumokuākea. Look for future lists that will focus on research, education, video and movies, and lectures and talks.

Hawaiian Atoll painting by Patrick Ching.
Rock crabs, or aʻama, are common in the spalsh zone in both the main and northwestern Hawaiian islands. Credit: Brad Wong/Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Papahānaumokuākea Natural and Cultural Features
Learn about the numerous creatures, as well as historic, cultural and physical features of the monument.

Papahānaumokuākea Maritime Heritage
Find out what’s beneath the waves and discover historic shipwreck and archaeological sites.

Visit Papahānaumokuākea via Google Streetview
Virtually visit the remote islands and atolls of Papahānaumokuākea.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs: PMNM Videos and Cultural Access Briefing
Papahānaumokuākea is a place where opposite ways of thinking- the spiritual and scientific, indigenous and “western” must learn to coexist and find common cause to benefit current and future generations.

NOAA maritime archaeologists survey the remains of a sunken World War II era aircraft at Midway Atoll. Credit: NOAA/PMNM
NOAA maritime archaeologists survey the remains of a sunken World War II era aircraft at Midway Atoll. Credit: NOAA/PMNM

USFWS Midway Atoll NWR
Find out about Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial.

Papahānaumokuākea Virtual Reality by Jon Brack
Explore Pearl and Hermes Atoll in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument with this 360-degree video documentary showing where NOAA biologists live and work during summer field seasons. Explore Midway Atoll.

PMNM Flickr Site (images from PMNM)
Explore Papahānaumokuākea through photos and videos showing Native Hawaiian culture, ocean exploration, the islands, and many creatures in the sea.

Watch for the next topic: Research in Papahānaumokuākea.



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