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Presentations by Ginny Stibolt for the cruise on the
Eurodam from Seattle to Hawaii and back to Vancouver departing on
09/30/17
Destination presentations:
1) Oceans: The Real Lungs of the World
We can thank the oceans' plants for the oxygen in our atmosphere and
for the broad diversity of life on our planet. We'll see how the oceans
formed and examine their importance and functions in the global ecosystem.
2) Rainforests: The Most Diverse Ecosystems in the World
There is so much going on under the calm-looking canopies of the rain
forests. We'll examine the nature and importance of both tropical
and temperate rainforests. The U.S. has several rainforests, but Hawaii
is the only state with tropical rainforests.
3) Hawaii: A Timeline of Paradise
The origins of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, the nature of their
plants and animals, and how the natural aspects of this paradise have
changed over time.
4) Ancient Hawaiian Farming: Roots of a Civilization
Polynesian wayfarers brought seeds, cuttings, and root stock of plants
they'd need in unknown lands. We'll look at some of their "canoe
crops," why they were chosen, and their early farming methods.
5) How Modern Farming Changed Hawaii
Beginning in the 1800s, farming crops such as sugar, pineapple, and
other crops changed Hawaii in many ways, and today the farming landscape
continues to change and evolve.
6) Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Hawaii is the only coffee producer in the United States. We'll examine
the history of coffee, the types of coffee, and how it's grown and
processed, as well as a closer look at the Hawaiian coffee industry.
7) Between the Land and the Sea
The Hawaiian Islands have about 750 miles of coastline. We'll take
a look at how reefs, wetlands, and mangroves protect shorelines and
provide important habitat for birds, fish, crustaceans, and more.
That space between the land and the sea is a very special place for
wildlife and for humans.
8) Traveling Plants
From the oceans to the islands and continents, plants are the most
important species for our survival. And for their own survival, they
have evolved various methods of disbursal, but humans have changed
these patterns around the world.
General presentations:
9) Public Gardens Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Traditional public gardens are well-trimmed and orderly, but many
newer public gardens have emphasized native plants that are allowed
to take their own natural shapes. These lower maintenance gardens
provide more inviting, relaxed, and informal public spaces.
10) Gardens and Gardeners Around the World
We answer the question why do people "need" to garden with
a tour of gardens large and small, especially those in unusual places.
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