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Polynesian Navigator Nainoa Thompson and Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle Call for Urgent Ocean Action at Paris SOS Ocean Summit

Polynesian Navigator Nainoa Thompson and Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle Call for Urgent Ocean Action at Paris SOS Ocean Summit

Last week, renowned Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and Polynesian Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson joined global leaders in Paris for SOS Ocean, a high-level gathering held March 30-31 at the Musée National de la Marine. Under the leadership of French President...

Polynesian Voyaging Society Commemorates Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Birthday at Kualoa

03.19.25 | News

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) held a momentous 50th birthday commemoration for Hōkūle‘a, the...

Hōkūleʻa Sets Sail for 50th Birthday Celebration

03.6.25 | News

Hōkūleʻa will depart from the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island Friday morning at approximately 8:00am, weather...

Hōkūleʻa 50th Birthday TV Specials

02.26.25 | 50th Anniversary

Mahalo to Hawai'i’s television stations for honoring Hōkūle'a 50th Birthday with special programming featuring Hawai'i’s beloved...

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One of the greatest privileges is exploring our beautiful island earth from the deck of Hōkūle’a. Happy Earth Day!

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Voyage prep! Hōkūle’a carries about 16 sails o

Voyage prep! Hōkūle’a carries about 16 sails of various sizes for various wind conditions on a voyage. Crew member Jonah Apo walks us through an essential part of prep—measuring and updating the sail inventory to ensure its accuracy and safety. Crews have been working hard to prepare the canoes and themselves as we gear up to depart for Tahiti and continue the Moananuiākea Voyage.

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A month ago yesterday, we gathered at Kualoa to ce

A month ago yesterday, we gathered at Kualoa to celebrate the historic Hōkūleʻaʻs 50th Birthday Commemoration—a day filled with aloha, memories, and the spirit of our voyaging ancestors. The love and energy from that day still live on in our hearts. 💙

Relive the day and watch the full ceremony on our YouTube at @Hokulea or click the link in our bio!

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At the SOS Ocean summit in Paris, France last week

At the SOS Ocean summit in Paris, France last week Polynesia Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson & renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle of Mission Blue joined global leaders to call for urgent action to protect our oceans. They presented the SOS Ocean Manifesto to French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the importance of adopting policies that safeguard our oceans including protecting the high seas treaty and halting deep seabed mining. They also emphasized the need for inclusion of Pacific voices in ocean policy discussions

The event highlighted the importance of international cooperation as the world prepares for the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. Leaders are urging bold action to secure a sustainable future for our oceans and planet.

📸 Nainoa Thompson, French President Emmanuel Macron and Dr. Sylvia Earle
📸 Nainoa Thompson delivers a speech to the SOS Ocean Summit.
📸 Front row, left to right: Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Harini Marasuriya, French President Emmanuel Macron, Dr. Sylvia Earle, PVS CEO Nainoa Thompson
📸 The SOS Ocean Sign in front of the Eiffel Tower illuminated in blue in honor of the oceans.
📸 French President Emmanuel Macron addressing the Summit.
📸 Dr. Sylvia Earle giving President Emmanuel Macron a lei.