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Our canoe Hōkūleʻa and our escort vessel Gershon II have sailed in to Maputo, Mozambique.

Hōkūleʻa crew sighted land from the deck of the canoe today, an historic first glimpse of the African coast.

In contrast to its rich biodiversity and endemism, Madagascar faces many threats to its natural environment. Fortunately, several government and non-government groups are committed to improving the wellbeing of all those who call the island home.

Kopernik, an organization based out of Bali, Indonesia, aides remote communities with technology.

My home in Kona seems very distant. Soon we will be crossing a line that is a 180˚ opposite from the longitude of Hawai’i, marking our halfway point in this epic and impossible journey.

In Mauritius, Reef Conservation has created underwater snorkeling trails to educate and engage tourists and residents to protect the surrounding reef ecosystems.

The voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and the mobile marine science station wagon Bis Lamer both teach important lessons of environmental protection.

Worldwide Voyage crewmembers joined the leadership and staff of the Outrigger Beach Resort Mauritius to celebrate the legacy of Outrigger founders Roy and Estelle Kelley.