“Being on a voyage forces you to unplug,” says TED Fellow and third-generation captain Lehua Kamalu. Sharing ancient knowledge from traditional Hawaiian ocean voyaging, she reflects on the transformational power of seafaring journeys —...

Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it's a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing...

Polynesia and the South Pacific island countries are incredibly beautiful. And these islands are often thought of first when travelers begin yearning for a tropical holiday. Unfortunately, these very same islands are also facing an...

Explore The Brando, a luxurious yet eco-friendly resort on the island of Tetiaroa, established to preserve its natural beauty while providing modern comforts. Learn about the innovative solutions implemented to achieve zero carbon...

What caused the wars on Easter Island that led to the demise of this once-thriving civilisation?
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Mormon Plans to Create a Polynesian Empire

TikTok engaged in a banned data-collecting process that harvested highly personalized information from its users for more than a year, an investigation by the Wall Street Journal has found.

This totally rad piece of water sports equipment empowered millions of Americans to ride the waves – but how did the humble surfboard evolve through the years?

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

Paris hosts Olympics, but surfing in Tahiti, a French territory, sparks discontent.

Peter Brunt on the Oceania exhibition held at the Royal Academy of Arts (News Bulletin 25/09/18 10pm - ABSA627D)

Sequence showing Pacific Islanders singing and dancing in Central London prior to the opening of the Oceania exhibition (News Bulletin 25/09/18 10pm - ABSA627D)

Beautiful ocean current movements in a Polynesian lagoon

Women in the 1950's participate in a traditional Hula dance on the Island of Oahu.

A humpback whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae) emerges from the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and slaps its pectoral fin on the surface of the water.

Woman's hands checking quality of some green peppers at market

HD Video of Pirogue on Pines Island, New caledonia (ile des pins)

HD Video of Pirogue on Pines Island, New caledonia (ile des pins)

Shot of the Duchess of Sussex greeting Pacific Islanders by rubbing noses at the Oceania exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts (News Bulletin 25/09/18 10pm - ABSA627D)