Na Loea: The Masters
Mac Poepoe - Malama Moomomi
S1 • E3 May 1, 2014
For locals on the rural Hawaiian island of Molokai, the "ice box" isn't just the refrigerator in their kitchens but the abundant ocean that still provides a main source of sustenance for that community; a community that has fought against development and many modern "conveniences" with great resolve to maintain their unique island lifestyle. Malama Moomomi features "Mac" Poepoe, a native Hawaiian fisherman and community leader on Molokai, who has dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge of traditional resource management with the hope of ensuring that this ocean "ice box" will be well-stocked for generations to come. Mac's wealth of knowledge and expertise accumulated over his years of growing up in the rigor and lifestyle of a Hawaiian family that has been fishing and maintaining the sustainability of these waters for generations.
