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5063947American Samoa and the Swains Island Expeditionshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/american-samoa-and-the-swains-island-expeditions-9798891274327/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4604389/image.jpg?v=638567668877930000228228MXNDorrance Publishing CompanyInStock/Ebooks/<p>Storms at sea, dangerous dive operations, and the science and mysteries of archeology drive this intriguing, true story set in the far Pacific. The narrative follows the adventures of two expeditions to a remote, unique, and uninhabited speck of land in the South Pacific Swains Island where author Daniel J. Basta introduces the reader to a traditional Polynesian culture and tiny Fagatele Bay. At the same time, he documents the expeditions roles in laying the foundations for the largest expansion of a marine sanctuary in U.S. history. Throughout the book, interesting and unorthodox personalities come to life, including that of Jean Michel Cousteau, whose award-winning documentary film about the second expedition, Swains Island One of the Last Jewels of the Planet, escalates sanctuary expansion efforts. Finally, President George W. Bush takes action that leads to the creation of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. But, above all, this story is about people the American Samoans!</p><p>Testimonials<br />Writer Daniel J. Basta is a tough, Brooklyn-raised brainiac who pulls no punches. In this book, he respectfully reveals the transformational power of the American Samoan culture, while satisfying his hunger for history, thirst for exploration, and enduring quest for adventure.<br />Steve Gittings, Coral-Reef Scientist<br />A great read about an American Samoan adventure, and how marine resources protection can be achieved.<br />The Honorable Togiola Tulafono, Governor of American Samoa, Retired<br />Explore history, science, and culture in a remote maritime area and learn how marine protected areas can be created in such places in this enjoyable narrative journey. A great companion piece to Jean Michel Cousteaus award-winning documentary, Swains Island One of the Last Jewels of the Planet."<br />Ole Varmer, Marine Protected Areas Attorney</p>...4790664American Samoa and the Swains Island Expeditions228228https://www.gandhi.com.mx/american-samoa-and-the-swains-island-expeditions-9798891274327/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4604389/image.jpg?v=638567668877930000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20249798891274327_W3siaWQiOiIyZTc0OGZjMi1iMDM4LTQ0MzAtOTc1NS0yMTczMmM0ZDUxNGUiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjIyOCwiZGlzY291bnQiOjAsInNlbGxpbmdQcmljZSI6MjI4LCJpbmNsdWRlc1RheCI6dHJ1ZSwicHJpY2VUeXBlIjoiSXBwIiwiY3VycmVuY3kiOiJNWE4iLCJmcm9tIjoiMjAyNS0wNi0xNFQxMDowMDowMFoiLCJyZWdpb24iOiJNWCIsImlzUHJlb3JkZXIiOmZhbHNlfV0=9798891274327_<p>Storms at sea, dangerous dive operations, and the science and mysteries of archeology drive this intriguing, true story set in the far Pacific. The narrative follows the adventures of two expeditions to a remote, unique, and uninhabited speck of land in the South Pacific Swains Island where author Daniel J. Basta introduces the reader to a traditional Polynesian culture and tiny Fagatele Bay. At the same time, he documents the expeditions roles in laying the foundations for the largest expansion of a marine sanctuary in U.S. history. Throughout the book, interesting and unorthodox personalities come to life, including that of Jean Michel Cousteau, whose award-winning documentary film about the second expedition, Swains Island One of the Last Jewels of the Planet, escalates sanctuary expansion efforts. Finally, President George W. Bush takes action that leads to the creation of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. But, above all, this story is about people the American Samoans!</p><p>Testimonials<br />Writer Daniel J. Basta is a tough, Brooklyn-raised brainiac who pulls no punches. In this book, he respectfully reveals the transformational power of the American Samoan culture, while satisfying his hunger for history, thirst for exploration, and enduring quest for adventure.<br />Steve Gittings, Coral-Reef Scientist<br />A great read about an American Samoan adventure, and how marine resources protection can be achieved.<br />The Honorable Togiola Tulafono, Governor of American Samoa, Retired<br />Explore history, science, and culture in a remote maritime area and learn how marine protected areas can be created in such places in this enjoyable narrative journey. A great companion piece to Jean Michel Cousteaus award-winning documentary, Swains Island One of the Last Jewels of the Planet."<br />Ole Varmer, Marine Protected Areas Attorney</p>...9798891274327_Dorrance Publishing Companylibro_electonico_9798891274327_9798891274327Daniel J.InglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/content2connect_drm-epub-67ee0fcf-f1bf-4eb0-9fb0-a1da77870f01.epub2024-06-21T00:00:00+00:00Dorrance Publishing Company