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Changing Seas
Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai
Season 16
Episode 1603
Dedicated scientists, land restorationists, and volunteers are drawing upon the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people to revive Maui’s cherished ecosystems. Even amidst profound loss in the wake of recent wildfires, these resilient islanders are committed to reconnecting waterways from Mauka to Makai —from the mountains to the ocean— to heal their island home.
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