Hawaii’s Marine Naturalist Training Course: Maui College

We all know that Hawai‘i’s waters are home to rare and interesting marine life, including whales, dolphins, sea turtles and monk seals. However, many visitors do not know that these sea creatures are under the protection of state and federal laws and they need ample room to go about their business. How do we help …

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Kanaloa, God of the Deep Ocean: from Ancient Hawaiian Prayers

NA PULE KAHIKO - Ancient Hawaiian Prayers  Kanaloa, god of the deep ocean, is one of the four great male gods in traditional Hawaiian religion. According to Gutmanis, Kanaloa is the 'aumakua (guardian spirit) of the squid and octopus. He is also associated with the west (called the "much traveled road of Kanaloa"), with ocean winds, …

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It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us…

Our Deepest Fear By Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us. We ask ourselves Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are …

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