https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/about1 daily 1.0 2021-07-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5de49efc8ca23e2f1dc62cbc/1575263998664/Map+of+FSM_CIA+World+Factbook+map+of+the+FSM.gif About Ulithi Atoll is located in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. Figure from: CIA World Factbook. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5de49f2ae6b0e7013abbfc06/1575264043833/ulithi+on+the+globe.jpg About Figure from Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: "Location of Ulithi" Pacific Worlds, 2003: http://www.pacificworlds.com/yap/home/location.cfm https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5de49958e6b0e7013abb413a/1575262553959/Ulithi%2Blagoon%2Bjurisdictions.jpg About Map of Ulithi Atoll. Figure from Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: "Orientation" Pacific Worlds, 2003: http://www.pacificworlds.com/yap/home/oriented.cfm https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5d9e9dbb7ec40569f73ce0d4/1573923179835/waleai10.jpg About https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dabbc2daa1e3231b4c87ed1/1575225631623/ifeluk16.jpg About https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5de4974cc9c3e52694192165/1575261173717/waleai7.jpg About https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5de800ad9e602d2daf6ad3d9/1574113585405/elato25.One+People+One+Reef+combines+scientific+and+traditional+approaches+to+coral+reef+management.+Here%2C+Peter+Nelson+leads+a+fisheries+workshop+on+Elato.+Local+scientists+on+Ulithi+Atoll+have+compiled+a+database+of+some+80%2C000+fish+.jpg About - Copy of One People One Reef combines scientific and traditional approaches to coral reef management. Here, Dr Peter Nelson leads a fisheries workshop on Elato Atoll. Local scientists on Ulithi Atoll have compiled a database of some 80,000 fish, after participating in workshops like this one. This data has helped pinpoint the impact of newer fishing techniques on ecologically important species, and complements local fishers’ knowledge. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dec3abe1704ea19200b3326/1575762627875/satawal43.jpg About https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/contact-donate daily 0.75 2019-11-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dc983e7ffb4bc6ba9556733/1573487593836/europik18BW.jpg Contact & Donate https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/approach daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd02eca1a63bd7bd1871e63/1573924592126/Screen+Shot+2019-11-16+at+9.15.44+AM.png Our Approach https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5d9e9ec10bbfa367a022e010/1575762776177/From+left+to+right%2C+Micah%2C+Allie%2C+Ginger+transcribe+and+translate+one+of+the+stories%2C+with+Peace+Corps+English+teacher%2C+Steve+Guertler.+Having+spent+two+years+living+on+Ulithi%2C+Steven+is+able+to+help+with+the+translation.jp.jpg Our Approach https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5d9f8b91faf8cf41c2ef4ed7/1575260725408/Naomi%2C+from+Mogmog+Island%2C+Ulithi%2C+concentrates+as+she+transcribes+a+story+from+the+audio+recording.+Ulithian+spelling+is+still+in+the+process+of+being+standardized%2C+which+makes+this+an+extra+challenging+undertaking.jpg Our Approach https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd035924149017c67430e30/1573923179835/waleai10.jpg Our Approach https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/background daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd02db94149017c6742310d/1573924337083/Screen+Shot+2019-11-16+at+9.11.12+AM.png Background https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd0296b1a63bd7bd186952d/1570676160289/waleai10.jpg Background https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd02a801a63bd7bd186ac62/1572818727813/Pesenti+telling+a+story+on+Falalop.jpg Background https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/gallery-yap-outer-islands daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21bd239d8ba0c23b984ec/1574111780627/waleai13.jpg Gallery - 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The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21bc84149017c67715aaa/1574054489677/ifeluk2.jpg Gallery - The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21bca79eb68338ee755eb/1574050765259/satawal9.jpg Gallery - The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21bcc6d59eb44ea0195d4/1574054496343/satawal30.jpg Gallery - The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21bcd48fc022359a6916f/1574050768834/satawal31.jpg Gallery - The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd21afa1a63bd7bd1b5b9dc/5dd21baf6d59eb44ea0193b0/1574050761447/scenery.+Ulithi+Atoll%2C+June+2018.jpg Gallery - The Yap Outer Islands https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/gallery-one-people-one-reef daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd221496d59eb44ea0220c1/1574113585405/elato25.One+People+One+Reef+combines+scientific+and+traditional+approaches+to+coral+reef+management.+Here%2C+Peter+Nelson+leads+a+fisheries+workshop+on+Elato.+Local+scientists+on+Ulithi+Atoll+have+compiled+a+database+of+some+80%2C000+fish+.jpg One People One Reef - One People One Reef combines scientific and traditional approaches to coral reef management. Here, Dr Peter Nelson leads a fisheries workshop on Elato Atoll. Local scientists on Ulithi Atoll have compiled a database of some 80,000 fish, after participating in workshops like this one. This data has helped pinpoint the impact of newer fishing techniques on ecologically important species, and complements local fishers’ knowledge. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd22153b9f8cf5cdf963bc2/1575261061965/Nicole+Crane+and+John+Rulmal+are+shown+managed+areas+on+Elato+island+by+local+partners.jpg One People One Reef - Communities decide how to implement management in a way that will work in their social and cultural context. In this photo, Program Co-Leaders Nicole Crane and John Rulmal are shown managed areas on Elato island by local partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd2215ab1497a3f86022fb7/1574113572654/waleai9.Michelle+Paddack+conducting+a+benthic+survey+on+Woleai+Atoll.jpg One People One Reef - The OPOR Science Team monitor reef health with annual surveys. Here, Dr Michelle Paddack conducts a benthic survey on Woleai Atoll. The ratio of coral and algae cover, the presence of crustose corraline algae, and the diversity of corals are all important indicators of reef health. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd22155fbae9d7217ae5c13/1574113268621/pischuuk28.Community+meetings+allow+the+team+to+hear+community+members+perspectives+and+to+share+results+of+scientific+work.jpg One People One Reef - Community meetings allow the team to hear community members' perspectives and to share results of scientific work. This is a meeting on Piserach Island, Namonuito Atoll in 2017, OPOR’s first expansion beyond Yap, into, Chuuk State. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd2214c6d59eb44ea0220fa/1574113371607/lamo26_studying.OPOR+has+a+special+focus+on+engaging+young+people+with+stewardship+of+their+reefs+and+islands.jpg One People One Reef - OPOR has a special focus on engaging young people with stewardship of their reefs and islands Lamotrek Atoll, 2017 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd221581a63bd7bd1b665c5/1574113503985/satawal23.May+Roberts+and+Eva+Salas+preserving+anemonefish+samples+to+use+DNA+for+identifying+connectivity+between+the+atolls.jpg One People One Reef - Coral reef ecologists May Roberts and Eva Salas preserving anemonefish samples to use DNA for identifying connectivity between the atolls https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd2214e4149017c6771e522/1574114155104/lamo30.OPOR+draws+from+both+tradition+and+cutting+edge+science+and+technology.jpg One People One Reef - OPOR draws from both tradition and cutting edge science and technology Drone mapping of reefs combined with data from our fish and invertebrate surveys will help communities determine where to target their management strategies. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd22ae83f951311698fcdf9/1574114493797/DSCN2747.jpg One People One Reef - Engaging young people in stewardship of their islands is key to the success of our work As part of the Ulithi Youth Project, local and visiting students conduct reef surveys and learn about the natural history of the reefs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd221284149017c6771e191/5dd22149d6c0de799e4f0b7d/1574115077114/Eric+Tong+of+the+University+of+Hawaii+and+Santos+Whichimai%2C+a+fisherman+from+Ifaluk+Atoll.+Santos+shared+details+of+fishing+pressure%2C+traditional+management+practices+and+taboos+with+Eric.jpg One People One Reef - Part of our work is recording, reviving and sharing traditional management practices across the Outer Islands. Eric Tong of the University of Hawaii and Santos Whichimai from Ifaluk Atoll. Santos shared details of fishing pressure, traditional management practices and taboos with Eric. These practices represent the practical application of the values and knowledge shared in the storytelling sessions. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/gallery-storytelling-project daily 0.75 2019-12-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd2253b1a63bd7bd1b6d196/1574137526080/Pesenti+telling+a+story+on+Falalop.jpg Storytelling Project - Pesenti telling a story on Falalop, Ulithi https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd223ca6be9a958a6ff2194/1574137726481/Kelsey+asks+Pesenti+a+question+over+the+Zoom+recorder.+The+young+people+listening+are+able+to+act+as+interpreters.jpg Storytelling Project - Kelsey asks Pesenti a question over the Zoom recorder. The young people listening are able to act as interpreters https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd222ecb9f8cf5cdf9663e8/1574134997350/Chief+Isaac+acts+out+his+story+for+the+youth+of+Asor+Island.jpg Storytelling Project - Chief Isaac acts out his story for the youth of Asor Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd22461b9f8cf5cdf968a0a/1574135015651/Naomi+and+Micah+laugh+at+one+of+Chief+Isaac_s+stories+on+Asor+Island%2C+Ulithi+Atoll.jpg Storytelling Project - Naomi and Micah laugh at one of Chief Isaac's stories on Asor Island, Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd2242c48fc022359a765f0/1574135055873/Madeline+rests+her+head+as+she+listens+to+Stevana+Dolmar+tell+the+story+of+Halad+and+Halalwech.+Each+island+has+its+own+version+of+many+of+these+stories%2C+as+well+as+stories+that+belong+just+to+that+island.jpg Storytelling Project - Madeline rests her head as she listens to Stevana Dolmar tell the story of Halad and Halalwech. Each island has its own version of many of these stories, as well as stories that belong just to that island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd223dcd6c0de799e4f471e/1574136986282/Kelsey+records+a+multi-storyteller+story+inside+the+church+on+Mogmog+Island.jpg Storytelling Project - Kelsey records a multi-storyteller story inside the church on Mogmog Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd2244e48fc022359a76a1a/1574136618587/Mogmog+Church%2C+Ulithi%2C+June+2018.+The+church+is+not+a+traditional+location+for+Ulithian+storytelling%2C+but+the+sound+of+the+wind+act+the+Catholic+church+has+done+much+to+discourage+_superstitions_%2C+seeking+to+replace+Ulithian+stories+with+Biblical+ones.jpg Storytelling Project - Telling stories in Mogmog Church, Ulithi, June 2018. The church is not a traditional location for Ulithian storytelling, but the sound of the wind on the beach would have interfered with the audio recording https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd22366d6c0de799e4f3a57/1574136672129/John+Rulmal+%28Junior+Magul%29+cracks+a+laugh+as+he+listens+to+his+aunts+story+-+part+of+it+he+has+never+heard+before.+He+initiated+this+storytelling+project+to+reconnect+local+youth+with+their+culture+and+traditions.jpg Storytelling Project - John Rulmal (Junior Magul) cracks a laugh as he listens to his aunts story - part of it he has never heard before. He initiated this storytelling project to reconnect local youth with their culture and traditions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd224206be9a958a6ff2d2f/1574136694308/Lourdes+Yigwechog+curiously+inspects+the+Zoom+recorder+as+Kelsey+prepares+to+record.jpg Storytelling Project - Lourdes Yigwechog curiously inspects the Zoom recorder as Kelsey prepares to record https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd224eb1a63bd7bd1b6ca01/1574137028712/Ulithi+youth+leader+Milo+Tasopolu+and+Youth+Project+participant+Ali.jpg Storytelling Project - Ulithi youth leader Milo Tasopolu and Youth Project participant Ali enjoying a story https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd222e379eb68338ee80ff1/1574137246826/A+young+girl+from+Mogmog+listens+to+Lourdes%2C+Patricia+and+Maria+-+elder+women+from+her+island+-+all+recount+the+same+story+and+compare+their+different+versions.jpg Storytelling Project - A young girl from Mogmog listens to Lourdes, Patricia and Maria - elder women from her island - all recount the same story and compare their different versions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd224ec48fc022359a77b42/1574137087920/We+chose+to+use+minimal+recording+equipment+-+an+external+Zoom+field+recorder%2C+rather+than+a+clip-on+microphone+or+boom+pole%2C+that+might+inhibit+or+distract+the+storytellers.jpg Storytelling Project - We chose to use minimal recording equipment - an external Zoom field recorder, rather than a clip-on microphone or boom pole, that might inhibit or distract the storytellers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd36bd773af0e4699f67de5/1574136949596/Storyteller+portrait.+Henry%2C+Mogmog+Island%2C+June+2018.+Known+as+_the+walking+dictionary%2C_+Henry+sits+for+a+moment+outside+of+his+house.+Mogmog+has+remained+the+most+traditional%2C+and+has+the+most+detailed+versions+of+the+stories.jpg Storytelling Project - Henry, from Mogmog Island, is known as 'the walking dictionary'. Mogmog has remained the most traditional of the inhabited islands on Ulithi, and has the most detailed versions of the stories. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd223803f951311698f1627/1574137166293/Juliana+weaves+as+she+tells+a+story.+The+lengthy+process+of+weaving+a+lavalava+-+or+Hoow+-+provides+a+perfect+opportunity+for+storytelling.+Young+people+learn+not+only+by+listening+to+the+stories%2C+but+also+by+observing+elders+performing+skilled+work.jpg Storytelling Project - Juliana weaves as she tells a story. The lengthy process of weaving a lavalava - or Hoow - provides a perfect opportunity for storytelling. Young people learn not only by listening to the stories, but also by observing elders performing skilled work https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd223acd6c0de799e4f419d/1574137190751/Juliana+weaving+a+Hoow+%28lavalava%29%2C+Asor+Island%2C+Ulithi+Atoll.jpg Storytelling Project - Juliana weaving a Hoow (lavalava), Asor Island, Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd22569d6c0de799e4f6f65/1574137500706/W%3A+Clotilda+Legdar+in+Fedrai.jpg Storytelling Project - Clotilda Legdar from Fedrai Island telling the story of Filtey, and the creation of Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd2232e4149017c677216cd/1574137709029/Involving+the+youth+is+essential+to+reviving+the+tradition+of+storytelling.+These+stories+are+being+told+less+and+less+as+islancess+to+technology+like+tablets.+On+more+remote+atolls+like+Woleai+traditional+evening+storytelling+is+still+very+much+alive.jpg Storytelling Project - Involving the youth is essential to reviving the tradition of storytelling. These stories are being told less and less as islanders gain access to technology like tablets. On more remote atolls like Woleai, traditional evening storytelling is still very much alive, and the social structures which support environmental stewardship are more intact than on Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd224bd48fc022359a776c4/1574137741515/Stevana+becomes+more+animated+as+she+recounts+the+tale+of+Lemachawolchawol%2C+a+mnemonic+for+learning+the+name+of+the+islands+on+Ulithi+Atoll.jpg Storytelling Project - Stevana becomes more animated as she recounts the tale of Lemachawolchawol, a mnemonic for learning the name of the islands on Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd224c74149017c67723f3c/1574137757480/Stevana+Dolmar+of+Asor+listening+to+a+question+about+the+story+she+just+told.jpg Storytelling Project - Stevana Dolmar of Asor listening to a question about the story she just told https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd225136d59eb44ea02774a/1574137796378/Kelsey+and+Stevana+share+a+laugh+with+a+handful+of+the+outer+island+youth+as+they+gather+around+her+to+listen..jpg Storytelling Project - Kelsey and Stevana share a laugh with a handful of the outer island youth as they gather around her to listen. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd22329b9f8cf5cdf966897/1574137849295/From+left+to+right%2C+Micah%2C+Allie%2C+Ginger+transcribe+and+translate+one+of+the+stories%2C+with+Peace+Corps+English+teacher%2C+Steve+Guertler.+Having+spent+two+years+living+on+Ulithi%2C+Steven+is+able+to+help+with+the+translation.jpg Storytelling Project - From left to right, Micah, Allie, Ginger transcribe and translate one of the stories, with Peace Corps English teacher, Steve Guertler. Having spent two years living on Ulithi, Steven is able to help with the translation https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd22479d6c0de799e4f564d/1574137896231/Naomi%2C+from+Mogmog+Island%2C+Ulithi%2C+concentrates+as+she+transcribes+a+story+from+the+audio+recording.+Ulithian+spelling+is+still+in+the+process+of+being+standardized%2C+which+makes+this+an+extra+challenging+undertaking.jpg Storytelling Project - Naomi, from Mogmog Island, Ulithi, concentrates as she transcribes a story from the audio recording. Ulithian spelling is still in the process of being standardized, which makes this an extra challenging undertaking. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd222876be9a958a6ff0567/5dd222db4149017c67720f3f/1574138101261/Storytelling_audio_recording_Alessio_reading_Buuch_and_Repiy.jpg Storytelling Project - Making audio recordings of the translated stories. Alessio narrating the tale of Buuch and Repiy. In the story Buuch outsmarts a “Legaslap”, a kind of ogre. According to John Rulmal, “This story’s message is that uninhabited islands which we rely on for food should be used carefully with respect and fear of the unknown spirits that dwell on them, This teaches youngsters to respect both the creative and destructive powers of nature.” https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/illustrations daily 0.75 2019-12-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23d63b1497a3f8604922f/1575233886042/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle2.jpg Illustrations - Wool Green sea turtle https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e486d59eb44ea047358/1575523162184/3_girls.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23deeb1497a3f8604991b/1574138477999/tern.jpg Illustrations - Gangaw Black noddy / Anous minutus https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23d964149017c67745894/1575523171903/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e10fbae9d7217b0bbf5/1574138812165/acropora.jpg Illustrations - Acropora coral https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e7079eb68338eea64b4/1575523185759/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_faad_fish.jpg Illustrations - Two RogRog fish from a catch are traditionally given to the reef owner as payment or "fa'ad". RogRog / orangecheek emperorfish / Lethrinus erythracanthus https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e80d6c0de799e51651d/1573524320963/starling_edited.jpeg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e981a63bd7bd1b8e7d2/1574060407506/Screen+Shot+2019-10-16+at+3.42.00+PM.png Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23ece48fc022359a9b63e/1572821058489/Storytelling+booklet+cover.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23d6d39d8ba0c23bc73a9/1575233796421/Land_Sea_combined.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23f7bb1497a3f8604b2ab/1574059911945/policipora.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e376d59eb44ea047274/1573763114977/bananas.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e60b9f8cf5cdf98a625/1573763645258/Fais.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23da56be9a958a6015db3/1573614111717/talking_coral.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23e2339d8ba0c23bc7f66/1573532359589/taro.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23f85b9f8cf5cdf98b98c/1574059925921/Storytelling_Illustration_Charlotte_frigate_bird.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23d85fbae9d7217b0b538/1573615725884/clam.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23db74149017c67745b6c/1573616341883/row.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23dfd48fc022359a9a1d3/1574057679815/octopus.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23dd539d8ba0c23bc7bad/1573539360781/convict_tang.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23f3f79eb68338eea7238/1574059910606/canoe.jpg Illustrations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dd23d4b79eb68338eea48da/5dd23f7bfbae9d7217b0d535/1574059911892/men_s+house.jpg Illustrations https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/yolfad daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca44e009a99304b03261b8/1574057679815/octopus.jpg Yolfad - Yolfad Told by Maria Yilam on the outer island of Mogmog, Ulithi Atoll. Translated and edited by John Rulmal (Junior Magul). Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Mogmog, le Maria Yilam mele ye fiyongo ngal gich This story introduces the trickster demigod Yolfad, child of the god Lugeleng and mortal woman Dilaplap, who is associated with the octopus. Yolfad is said to be responsible for the shark's teeth, the stingray's tail and the spines of the scorpionfish. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcc4be533e6e87259461d26/1573669866974/ifeluk54.jpg Yolfad Men’s house on Ifaluk Atoll, 2017 https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/filtey daily 0.75 2021-06-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca1419ad06297460e67974/1573621631266/Map+of+Sawey.gif Filtey “The Chain of Command” – sawey or “tribute voyage” connections from Yap to Chuuk. From Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: "Neighbors" Pacific Worlds, 2003 http://www.pacificworlds.com/yap/arrival/neighbor.cfm https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca133f899fcc0a5d44acf4/1574059648416/starling_edited.jpeg Filtey Mwiliy (Micronesian starling, Aplonis opaca) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5da79455aede1562630416cc/1573521890737/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle2+%281%29.jpg Filtey - Filtey Told by Clotilda Legdar on the outer island of Fedrai Island, Ulithi Atoll. Translated and edited by John Rulmal (Junior Magul). Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Fedrai, le Clotilda Legdar mele ye fiyongo ngal gich This story tells of the creation of Ulithi Atoll and introduces Yonglob, god of land and seafood resources. It also sets the scene for the sawey tribute relationship between Ulithi and the Yap main islands, the role of Mogmog as the chief island of the atoll, the power of women in Ulithian society, and the importance of turtles to outer islanders. The numbers in the text reference footnotes below. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca19f30de00e49b50a18fe/1573526017282/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle.jpg Filtey https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/60d1573106b5b349c1ee3ccf/1624332177078/Screen+Shot+2021-06-21+at+8.05.59+PM.png Filtey - Make it stand out RogRog https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca1913f5a6505c5724083c/1574059632048/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_faad_fish.jpg Filtey Two RogRog fish from a catch are traditionally given to the reef ownder as payment or faad. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/60d1543b9b07891ead8833d0/1624332165458/Screen+Shot+2021-06-21+at+8.06.05+PM.png Filtey - Make it stand out Arrowroot https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca158bb6bbce0317d4270d/1575262552415/Ulithi%2Blagoon%2Bjurisdictions.jpg Filtey Approximate boundaries in Ulithi lagoon, after Ushijima (1982). The different lagoon sections are controlled by different islands, and by different clans: I. Sohl'oay VIII. Asor II. Sohl'oay IX. Mogmog III. Mogmog X. Mangeyang IV. Mogmog XI. Fedraey V. Mogmog XII. Fedraey VI. Mogmog XIII. L'odow VII. Mogmog XIV. L'odow From Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: "Seaside" Pacific Worlds, 2003 http://www.pacificworlds.com/yap/sea/seaside.cfm#lagoon https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/loaroab daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca2c0792a7e01852f6e5bd/1573763645258/Fais.jpg Loaroab - Loaroab Told by Maggie Tadog on Fedrai Island, Ulithi Atoll. Translated by Libertus Mandou. Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Fedrai, le Maggie Tadog mele ye fiyongo ngal gich This is a story about the origin of Fais Island, which neighbors Ulithi Atoll and is where Maggie Tadog was originally from. It sets the stage for further discussion of Clan connections and ties. Fais is a mountainous volcanic island where there is space and fertile soil to grow food, by contrast with a low-lying atoll with poor soil like Ulithi. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/one-people-one-reef-story daily 0.75 2021-06-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb8a0f3c02be7058515c6a/1573620244469/paddling+canoe+model+pacific+worlds.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell model paddling canoe. From From Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: “Sea” Canoe Carving. Pacific Worlds, 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca4bcec0e2e83d2a4bbce6/1573580495990/ulithian+calendar.gif The Bottomless Clamshell Ulithian Calendar, as dictated by Mariano John Laimoh and with input from Steven Tilwemal. "We have two seasons: summer and fall, " Mariano continues. "We call Fall Lliifaeng, and summer is Lerreg. Lliifaeng is considered to be a rough season." From Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: “Winds” Pacific Worlds, 2003 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcaf1adf69a7e40aa319a41/1573581426200/Land_Sea_combined.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell - The Bottomless Clamshell One People One Reef – Weaving Science and Traditions A story by Emma Lassiter, with science commentary by Nicole Crane The Bottomless Clamshell and accompanying science commentary combine elements from the Ulithian stories with lessons from the work of the One People One Reef science team. A 21st century Buuch and Repiy have an adventure with echoes from the tales of Filtey, Yolfad and Forbwaey, where they meet reef creatures that teach them lessons about coral reef science and threats to reefs. The story is also informed by the Pacific Worlds Ulithi project. The science commentary adds more detailed lessons to relevant points in the story, covering topics like the impact of spearfishing, plastic pollution, and invasive species on coral reefs, and the value of traditional management practices as understood from a scientific perspective. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca4c880e67ad1d455f79b1/1574059477907/convict_tang.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell Holach / convict tang / Acanthurus triostegus are important to reef health as they eat algae, helping balance the growth of algae and coral on the reef. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca4bf27b9b4d409e177f8c/1573580472973/turtle_tracks.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell Tracks left by a nesting green sea turtle, Geilob Island, Ulithi Atoll https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb77972a9f4d34532cca4c/1574059414960/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell Some of the islands on Ulithi Atoll are important green sea turtle nesting sites https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb78e88471b349439bc5d4/1573615899308/Bottomless+Clamshell.+Tridacna+clam+garden%2C+Lamotrek+Atoll.JPG The Bottomless Clamshell Tridacna clam garden, Lamotrek Atoll, 2014 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb72198471b349439afaed/1574059429812/talking_coral.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell “We are Acropora, this coral colony here. We are many polyps, but one colony” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb78826d474f159d6e5124/1573616626006/clam.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcaf4c81ed6cc5fd7af9320/1574059447498/row.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell Row / steephead parrotifish [Chlororus microrhinos] https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcaf46b1ed6cc5fd7af849e/1573616087529/Fais.jpg The Bottomless Clamshell Motigtig fished up Fais Island. This story introduces the ancient connection between Fais and Loosiep on neighboring Ulithi Atoll. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/halad-and-halalwech daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca265c52b8e671a884b4db/1573530139740/plate_of_food_2.jpg Halad and Halalwech “Halalwech went with the food she had prepared and put it in the doorway” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca44be52b8e671a888076d/1573536964400/stick_dance.jpg Halad and Halalwech - Halad and Halalwech Told by Stevana Dolmar on the island of Asor Island, Ulithi Atoll. Translated and edited by John Rulmal (Junior Magul). Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Asor, le Stevana Dolmar mele ye fiyongo ngal gich Stevana said that this story teaches the importance of respect, patience and paying close attention so you don’t miss what is of value. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca25d0f5a6505c5725e40e/1573530139742/While+traditional+storytelling+has+declined+in+Ulithi%2C+dancing+like+that+referenced+in+the+story+of+Halad+and+Halawech+is+still+very+much+alive%281%29.jpg Halad and Halalwech https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/storytellingbooklet daily 0.75 2020-02-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5e3c6fede638b32a254332eb/1581045039883/Storytelling_First%2Bprinting_Feb_2020.jpg Storytelling booklet - Booklet coming soon… https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/foreword-1 daily 0.75 2021-06-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca0a78426c73423d666dc9/1573522463107/Storytelling_illustration_Chalotte_storytelling_scene.jpg Foreword - Foreword Maggie Tadog of Fedrai Island shared these words with her listeners as a preface to telling the story Loaroab – the fifth story in this collection. This kind of opening lecture is a traditional part of storytelling, and Maggie’s words here capture the motivation for this project. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/afterword daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dca3bdbf5a6505c57287c23/5dcdbb1657992d7d4b62751c/1573764065985/Storyteller+portrait.+Isaac+Lengal%2C+Asor+Island%2C+June+2018.Chief+Isaac+of+Asor+Island+telling+the+story+of+Forbwaey%2C+which+many+listeners+are+hearing+for+the+first+time.jpg Afterword - Chief Isaac Lengal of Asor Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/5dca3bdbf5a6505c57287c23/5dca3e2092a7e01852f8f08e/1573764180732/Ulithi+youth+leader+Milo+Tasopolu+and+Youth+Project+participant+Ali.jpg Afterword - Ulithi youth leader Milo Tasopolu and Youth Project participant Ali listening to a story on Mogmog Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca0c5736ffb63f22102902/1573523284641/Star+compass.+Credit%3A+Paafu+or+star+compass%2C+with+Satawalese+names%2C+as+dictated+by+%E2%80%9CPapa%E2%80%9D+Mau+Piailug+and+reproduced+in+Stephen+Thomas%27s+book%2C+The+Last+Navigator. Afterword - Afterword Star compass. Credit: Paafu or star compass, with Satawalese names, as dictated by “Papa” Mau Piailug and reproduced in Stephen Thomas's book, The Last Navigator. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/buuch-and-repiy daily 0.75 2021-06-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca463d92a7e01852f9a6d6/1574059502415/tern.jpg Buuch and Repiy - Buuch and Repiy Told by Clotilda Legdar, Fedrai Island, Ulithi Atoll Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Fedrai, le Clotilda Legdar mele ye fiyongo ngal gich This is a story for young children and introduces chanting to them. Outer islanders use many chants as memory aids, including for the early basics of navigation routes. This story’s message is that uninhabited islands which we rely on for food should be used carefully with respect and fear of the unknown spirits that dwell on them, This teaches youngsters to respect both the creative and destructive powers of nature. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/mwaey daily 0.75 2019-12-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca2e5552b8e671a885bb57/1573666523946/3_girls.jpg Mwaey - Mwaey Told by Isaac Lengal, Asor Island, Ulithi Atoll Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Asor, le Isaac Lengal mele ye fiyongo ngal gich The purpose of this story is to introduce the skills needed for navigation – learning the position of the constellations is the first step. In the next story the knowledge of the location of Mailap will be assumed and won’t be explained. Mailap translates as the star Altair in the Aquila Constellation, or the tap root of a tree. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca2f543141bb5946c7c6d7/1573533587427/AquilaCC.jpg Mwaey Constellation Aquila, with the star Altair (Mailap) in the evening sky. © Till Credner, AlltheSky.com https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/forbwaey daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca396d32e8517b1016e611/1575262951014/acropora.jpg Forbwaey https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dca42874516934f05140428/1573536399533/europik2.jpg Forbwaey - Forbwaey Told by Isaac Lengal, Asor Island, Ulithi Atoll Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Asor, le Isaac Lengal mele ye fiyongo ngal gich Transcribed by John Rulmal (Junior Magul) Forbwaey, grandson of Yolfad learns about navigation from Yalulwei, god of navigation. This story illustrates the dangers of voyaging by canoe, and the high level of skill, practice and respect required to do so successfully. On Ulithi, Falalop is the island of navigation, responsible for leading tribute voyages to Yap. These voyages enabled islanders to obtain resources that could not be found on a small atoll. Forbwaey's exclamation that “I will live! I am standing on coral” also points to the value of coral as the foundation of the islands themselves as well as the life-giving reefs that surround them. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-2 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-1 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb8f7f7ea48572f9f2400a/1573621633620/Map+of+Sawey.gif Value of Traditional Stories Stories teach local knowledge and culture, like how different islands are connected through the important traditions of the sawey. “The Chain of Command” – sawey or “tribute voyage” connections from Yap to Chuuk. From Pacific Worlds Yap-Ulithi Website: "Neighbors" Pacific Worlds, 2003 http://www.pacificworlds.com/yap/arrival/neighbor.cfm https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-4 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcaf8da742e65301b12e660/1573583077613/average%2Bsize%2Bcaught.jpg Science Commentary 4 When you measure the sizes of the fish you are catching and put them in the database, we can see if they are being caught before they have had a chance to reproduce. We saw this was happening with rel on Falalop, Ulithi in 2015 - you can see that the average size being caught was only 25 cm long, which is much smaller than a mature fish (39 cm). On Falalop, the rel was one of the first fish to increase in numbers when an area of the island was ‘closed’ for a time to fishing. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-3 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd1f5ac1a63bd7bd1b16c5f/1574041026767/Steephead+parrotfish%2C+Chlorurus+microrhinos.%2C+Row%2C+caught+by+spearfishing.+Herbivores+like+parrotfish+play+a+crucial+role+in+reef+health+by+keeping+algae+in+check.jpg Science Commentary 3 Steephead parrotfish, Chlorurus microrhinos., Row, caught by spearfishing. Herbivores like parrotfish play a crucial role in reef health by keeping algae in check https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd1f21a6d59eb44eafcb1db/1574040113920/Spearguns+are+a+new+technology+that+have+made+it+easier+to+overfish+herbivores+like+parrotfish+that+are+important+to+reef+health.jpg Science Commentary 3 Spearguns are a new technology that have made it easier to overfish herbivores like parrotfish that are important to reef health https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-5 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb1858742e65301b188fca/1573591260160/waleai2.jpg Science commentary 5 Woleai Atoll, 2017 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb17bb742e65301b1874a5/1573590986922/satawal43.jpg Science commentary 5 Satawal Island, 2017. In the more remote outer islands canoes are still used. Where fuel is available they have often been replace by https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-6 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb1c0ebb9bca33fef75d78/1573592587934/SimpleCoralAnatomy.jpg Science commentary 6 SImplified Coral Anatomy: The hard skeleton of coral is formed by the secretion of calcium carbonate by the polyp. The cup-like skeleton deposited by an individual polyp is called a corallite. Polyps gather food particles with the nematocysts (stinging, venomous cells) in their tentacles, and feed from sugars produced by photosynthesizing zooxanthellae, a type of algae. The coral tissue protects these algae from herbivorous grazers, and the algae in turn use many of the polyps' waste products such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Illustration by Laura Torresan, USGS. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb19491e8b3c0a90d6dd1b/1573591407664/coralbleaching+NOAA.jpg Science commentary 6 https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-7 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb202ef69a7e40aa39fd12/1573593164057/Ocean+currents+deposit+another+challenge+to+outer+island+reefs.+Plastic+pollution.+Youth+project+students+conducted+marine+debriof+removing+it+are+a+real+challenge.+Data+collected+in+these+surveys+will+help+islanders+advocate+for+funds+for+its+removal.jpg Science commentary 7 Ocean currents deposit another challenge to outer island reefs: plastic pollution. Youth project students conducted marine debris surveys. Removing the trash is a real challenge. Data collected in these surveys will help islanders advocate for funds for its removal. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-8 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb216b16bdca031ccd42c9/1573593594741/Coconut+fronds+are+woven+into+plates%2C+hats%2C+and+baskets%2C+while+pandanus+leaves+are+used+for+finer+weaving+of+sleeping+mats+and+roofing.Unlike+newer+materials+they+dont+create+a+trash+problem.jpg Science commentary 8 Coconut fronds are woven into plates, hats, and baskets, while pandanus leaves are used for finer weaving of sleeping mats and roofing.Unlike newer materials they dont create a trash problem.jpg https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-9 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb2292e7af99362b5a0c66/1573593784515/Ulithi-Falalop+Youth+Organization+logo+-+April+20%2C2018.jpg Science commentary 9 It is best to harvest turtle eggs laid early in the season because these have only a small chance of hatching. Ulithi-Falalop Youth Organization logo, 2018, by Kenneth Wur https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-10 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb253b99f1754ed7de11ac/1573621247435/island-conservation-logo-regular.png Science commentary 10 To learn more visit our partners at Island Conservation https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb27528b3df451d19d82a4/1573621200841/Tern_eggs_Emma_Yealil_-6180286.jpg Science commentary 10 Terns lay their eggs on bare coral rubble, making them very vulnerable to invasive predators like rats and monitor lizards (haluf) https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/science-commentary-11 daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcb48fd6e0c33227d1dafe9/1573603588809/Ulithi+connectivity+map.jpg Science commentary 11 We have been able to find brothers and sisters of fish from Federai in Falalop! https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/the-storytellers-1 daily 0.75 2019-12-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d360a/1573691657549/_MG_6166-2.jpg The Storytellers Isaac Lengal | Asor Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3619/1573691916546/temp.Clotilda%2BLedgar.jpg The Storytellers Clotilda Legdar | Federai Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3610/1573691695315/_MG_8195.jpg The Storytellers Henry Fethal | Mog Mog Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3613/1573691633977/Storyteller+portrait.+Juliana+Lemogpi%2C+Asor+Island%2C+Ulithi%2C+June+2018.jpg The Storytellers Stevana Dolmar | Asor Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3607/1570809382652/Storyteller+portrait.+Patricia_%2C+Mogmog+Island%2C+June+2018.jpg The Storytellers Maria Yilam | Mog Mog Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d35fe/1573692853613/Maggie+Uncropped.JPG The Storytellers Maggie Tadog | Federai Island (originally from Fais Island) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3601/1573691458869/Kelsey+asks+Pesenti+a+question+over+the+Zoom+recorder.+The+young+people+listening+are+able+to+act+as+interpreters.jpg The Storytellers Pesenti Paiyudol | Falalop Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d360d/1573691762132/_MG_6098-2.jpg The Storytellers Juliana Lemogpi | Asor Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3616/1573692540033/Storyteller%2Bportrait.%2BMaria%2BYilam%252C%2BMogmog%2BIsland%252C%2BJune%2B2018.jpg The Storytellers Patricia Lera Fong | Mog Mog Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcdb03c234be373542d3604/1573691590402/Storyteller%2Bportrait.Lourdes%2BYigwechog%252C%2BMogmog%2BIsland.jpg The Storytellers Lourdes Yigwechog | Mog Mog Island https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/our-team daily 0.75 2019-12-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcf3460dbcb2629801d5fb1/1573860450821/_MG_5514.jpg The Team Katie Sugarman | Photographer https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcf350b3f98c0137b2f454f/1573860626214/IMG_1969.jpg The Team Nicole Crane | Principal Investigator and Science Commentary https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcf33d87bf3ec46d5d7548c/1573860314271/Emma_headshot.jpg The Team Emma Lassiter | Writer, Editor & Project Manager https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcf34163f98c0137b2f27f8/1573860377243/_MG_7451.jpg The Team Kelsey Doyle | Project Producer & Website Designer https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd08a5439d8ba0c2394dd7a/1573948000310/Steve%2BGuertler.jpg The Team Stephen Guertler | Bilingual Editor and Local Liaison https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dcf3438cade7050398c710a/1573860411243/JR+Uncropped.JPG The Team John Junior Rulmal Magul | Community Leader https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5df16be100b6057ee4566713/1576102963782/ScottyDWebshot.jpg The Team Scott Davis | Photographer https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd08a304149017c674c6700/1573947968952/ The Team Charlotte Grenier | Illustrator & Booklet Designer https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd08a143f9513116969cea0/1573947932820/_MG_5053%252B%2525281%252529.jpg The Team Justina Paiy | Project Planner https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/gallery-index daily 0.75 2019-12-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd23081d6c0de799e5067f4/1575233664228/waleai13.jpg Gallery Index The Yap Outer Islands https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd23d2b6be9a958a6015518/1575233746197/Storytelling_illustration_Charlotte_turtle2.jpg Gallery Index https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd235003f9513116990a3a3/1575233698371/John+Rulmal+%28Junior+Magul%29+cracks+a+laugh+as+he+listens+to+his+aunts+story+-+part+of+it+he+has+never+heard+before.+He+initiated+this+storytelling+project+to+reconnect+local+youth+with+their+culture+and+traditions.jpg Gallery Index https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5dd23155b1497a3f8603b3f1/1574295331354/elato25.One+People+One+Reef+combines+scientific+and+traditional+approaches+to+coral+reef+management.+Here%2C+Peter+Nelson+leads+a+fisheries+workshop+on+Elato.+Local+scientists+on+Ulithi+Atoll+have+compiled+a+database+of+some+80%2C000+fish+.jpg Gallery Index https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/loaroab-1 daily 0.75 2019-12-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5deb40b3c8c6fd1d1c541ee6/1573763645258/Fais.jpg Copy of Loaroab - Loaroab Told by Maggie Tadog on Fedrai Island, Ulithi Atoll. Translated by Libertus Mandou. Fiyong le ila sihasi mo wol, Fedrai, le Maggie Tadog mele ye fiyongo ngal gich This is a story about the origin of Fais Island, which neighbors Ulithi Atoll and is where Maggie Tadog was originally from. It sets the stage for further discussion of Clan connections and ties. Fais is a mountainous volcanic island where there is space and fertile soil to grow food, by contrast with a low-lying atoll with poor soil like Ulithi. https://onepeopleonereefstorytellingproject.org/copy-of-join daily 0.75 2019-12-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d3b1d2e6cb5ab00017651c1/t/5ded8133af06d83e3e5853f1/1573923179835/waleai10.jpg Join