Beach Walk 645 – Underwater Myths

May 30, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I think I may be on one end of this spectrum, but I sometimes experience a little let down when I stick my head in goggles under the water. What we see published in magazines and in underwater films is amazing scenery. In reality, it usually does not look that perfect-pretty. Water absorbs a lot of light, so unless you are diving with a light or at high noon in clear, shallow water, you will not see the same colors with your eyes that a camera with light can. So today we are going underwater on an average day, with no special effects, to give you the expected view, if not the perfected view. I still love it anyway, and I hope it helps set your expectations to a more reasonable comfort zone too.

Hawaiian word:
Kohu ʻoiaʻiʻo: realistic

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Beach Walk 519R – Tattoo Story

October 29, 2007 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Tattooing is popular in Hawaiian culture.

Today we meet some young gentle men who are in various stages of acquiring their tattoos, and they shared their personal stories with us.

Tattoo Artist: Mike Ledger
Watch my friend Cheryl Colan getting her “moko” in New Zealand.

Hawaiian Word:
Kākau: tattoo

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Beach Walk 518R – Local Magic

October 25, 2007 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

A great show for Aloha Friday!

Underwater with the turtles at Kaimolino Point. Look for the three-legged turtle who is managing “just fine” as far as we can tell.

Hawaiian Word:
Luʻu: diving
Honu: turtle

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Beach Walk 162 – Are Animals Conscious?

August 3, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I think animals are conscious, and if they are, then I think that means we don’t have to worry for them quite so much.

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It was raining a lot today so we made this show at home, and added footage we collected this summer of a honu (turtle) and a manō (shark). Both had died of strangulation from tangled fish wire and fishing nets and were washed ashore.

I felt very sad for them when I encountered each of them (on separate days) yet I couldn’t quite bring myself to rant and rail against the fishermen. One, I figure I am on the soapbox enough, and two, a lot of this I believe is inadvertent. I am not talking about the bill gill nets as I am strongly opposed to those methods of fishing. Too many animals die in the process of collecting some fish. But lines do break and get left behind sometimes.

It also occurs to me that it is somewhat condescending to think of animals as “less than” or needing our pity. (Note I did not say sympathy.) I want them to learn that we humans leave all sorts of stuff behind and to watch out for it. Those of us who believe animals have incredible powers can understand that this is possible!

I do believe there is a difference between animals in the wild and those who have come to live with us, like Lexi or the goldfish in our pond. It is my job to protect them. And I do happily.

In any case, I wanted to show this footage as it is not often we get to have up close encounters with creatures from the sea. And I choose not to worry myself sick that this was all for nothing but rather there is some sense to life, even the painful parts when spirits die, even if we can’t always see it. Certainly the shark was a treat for the school children, who may have a greater appreciation for them as a result.

Hawaiian words
Manō: shark
Honu: turtle
Make: dead

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Beach Walk 154 – A Good Day Diving the North Shore

July 26, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Brave Rox took a day off and went to the North Shore to go SCUBA diving.

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Only you obsessive workaholics in the audience will recognize this trait: fear of taking a day off. I survived, there were no server crashes, the water was beautiful…so this was a good day!

Please enjoy the scenery from our two-tank morning. First at Three Tables and then at Shark’s Cove. We had Three Tables to ourselves…but Shark’s Cove? It was packed with people and fish!

Join us underwater and go SCUBA diving in Hawaii! Where’s Lexi? She stayed with her friend Brent while Brent’s owners went diving with us. Check out their site at PetFlight.

Today’s special show music is “Good Day” by Natives of the New Dawn and is available on the Podcast Music Network. (Mahalo Adam)!

Hawaiian words
Luʻu: dive
Puhi: eel
ʻŌpae: shrimp
huʻa o ka wai: water bubble
Honu: turtle

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