Isles of Refuge

by Rauzon, Mark J.

• ISBN13: 9780824822095
• ISBN10: 0824822099
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Univ of Hawaii Pr

Summary

"A fascinating, lively publication. . . . While Rauzon, a biologist, packs the book with lots of scholarly information, his lyrical writing style, keen observations and adept story-telling will capture readers. His clear photography and beautiful illustrations are a bonus.

Author Biography

Mark J. Rauzon is a biologist, author, and photographer. He has traveled widely throughout the Pacific, studying birds and developing conservation plans. He lives in Oakland, California

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Pronunciation of Hawaiian Words	ix
Introduction: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands	1	(6)
Fathoming the Past	7	(7)
Life on Nihoa	14	(8)
Cromwell, Do You Copy? Over	22	(5)
Moku Manamana	27	(9)
Hokule'a	36	(8)
Return of the Iwi	44	(8)
The Coral Kingdom of La Perouse	52	(12)
The Hawaiian Monk Seal	64	(9)
The Green Sea Turtle	73	(5)
Albatross-Lord of the Wind	78	(6)
The Fabric of the Sea	84	(10)
Gardner Pinnacles	94	(4)
Laysan Island	98	(12)
Utter Desolation	110	(10)
The Weed War and the Cold War	120	(10)
Lisianski Island	130	(12)
Pearl and Hermes Reef	142	(5)
Midway Atoll	147	(9)
The Battle of Midway	156	(8)
``Gooneys in the Scavvies''	164	(10)
Kure Atoll---Dark Side of the Sun	174	(8)
Recognition, Restoration, and Respect	182	(5)
Appendix	187	(4)
Bibliography	191	(8)
Index	199