Part 1

Part 2

In this 13-minute historical documentary, learn about maritime history in and around the newly created Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (Hawaii) from the early Polynesian explorers to the present. Follow marine archaeologists to old whaling wrecks, discover the stories behind several wrecks, and how each story fits into the broader context of maritime history in the Hawaiian Islands. (See part 1 to view complete movie).

Produced by NOAA's Ocean Media Center for NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program.

For more information about our national marine sanctuaries and Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument,

visit http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov and http://www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov/

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