Cultural Information
This page is devoted to understanding more about the culture,
history, and geography of the countries that send us our
marine livestock ... we're going to take a little virtual tour ...
... so, have a seat while we take a look around!


Houma Liku (Tonga) Blowholes
Blowholes at Houma Liku, Tonga
Tonga Humpback Whales Stamp We'll begin with some
information
about the island countries
of Tonga and Fiji ...
each unique with very
interesting historical events.
Tonga Humpback Whale Stamps
Vintage Tonga Hut
The HMS Endeavour Bark The archipelago of Tonga was named "the Friendly Islands"
by Captain James Cook who visited in the mid-late 1700's.
He and his crew charted areas previously unknown,
mapped the Great Barrier Reef, along with other
numerous islands, mapping Tonga and Fiji, as well
as other islands in the South Pacific.
Tongan Parrot Stamp
More About Captain James Cook

Island Notes
Brought to you by the Friendly Island Kayak Company, this page
offers some information on the islands, as well as some interesting
historical facts ... learn about what happened during
one of Captain James Cook's visits and other interesting facts.


Vavau Hut

Village in Vava’u, Tonga (year unknown)




Tonga Humpback Whale Stamp Tonga Whale Stamp

Overview of Tonga
Brought to you by Pacific Island Travel ...
a nice overview of Tonga

A Brief History of Tonga

Tonga Stamps Geographical Notes and Diving
Brought to you by Dive Adventures

Photos of Vava'u

Tonga Map





Vintage Fiji Village

Vintage Fiji



Vintage Fiji Gal

Vintage Fijian Woman



Fiji Boats

Boats in Fiji (year unknown)



Fiji Shells Stamps


Island culture and history is very interesting
and there are endless areas of potential study
with every geographical location ... from learning
about the history of the people and the settlement
and civilization of the society; to discovering
the flora and fauna or marine life; the food
and customs; geography of the region; or just
to get a feel of what the places look like.
We can only begin to brush the surface here,
but we hope these pages bring you enjoyment!



Vintage Fiji



A Brief History of Fiji

The Islands of Fiji

Fiji Map



Fiji Glamour Dance Girls


Pacific Island Legends



Read a short story
from "Pacific Island Legends"...

"Telephones Are Installed"








Old Fiji Postcard

Old Fiji Postcard




Fiji Spices Stamps

Fijian Spices


There is important etiquette for sharing in a round of kava.
Derived from a leafy member of the pepper family is
Kava kava, which translates to "intoxicating pepper" in Latin.
Also known as Yaqona, it's an important social drink in Fiji,
with centuries-old custom.

About Kava


Marshall Is. Stamps - Triton Trumpet, Clams, Coconut Crab

The Marshall Islands

Affectionately called the "Pearl of the Pacific,"
this large cluster of islands and islets create many
coral atolls, looking like a string of pearls.


Aerial View of the Marshall Islands

Marshall Is. Stamps - John James Audubon Marshall Is. Stamps - John James Audubon Beautiful View of Eniwetok Reef from Above

Eniwetok Reef (Underwater Photo)

A Brief History of The Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands Culture

Marshall Islands Overview

History of the Bikini Swimsuit


Marshall Is. Stamps - John James Audubon Marshall Is. Stamps - John James Audubon





Here are some interesting pages about some of
the other places where many reefs abound ...



Overview of Bali Geography & Climate

Beaches of Bali

Images of Bali

An Overview of Java Indonesia

Indonesia: Location, Geography and Climate
"The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia's constellation of islands straddles the divide between the Asian and Australian continental plates."

Destination Reefs: Sulawesi

Java Naval Battles in WWII

Hawai’i from Space

Hawaiian Virtual Field Trip

Coral Spawnings in Hawai'i

Bird’s-eye View of "Small Capone" Island - Philippines

Solomon Island Diving Adventures

Solomon Islands - Naval Battles in WWII

Sri Lanka Photo Album & Tour



Other Interesting Reading and Resources

South Pacific Anthropology

Amelia Earhardt Found in the South Pacific?


Keep an eye on this page for any additional links
that may be added in the future!


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