{"id":57992,"date":"2017-03-22T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T22:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=57992"},"modified":"2019-03-01T11:09:27","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T21:09:27","slug":"journey-through-the-pacific-with-voice-of-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2017\/03\/22\/journey-through-the-pacific-with-voice-of-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey through the Pacific with Voice of the Sea<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Arc-eye Hawkfish photo by Jeff Kuwabara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every Sunday night from the comfort of their living rooms audiences can hear the Voice of the Sea<\/em>. Viewers of this popular, half-hour weekly television series are transported throughout the state, and even across the Pacific, to meet extraordinary people who reveal what the ocean tells them. Voice of the Sea<\/em><\/a> airs at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> on K5 The Home Team<\/a>. The program’s remarkable collection of knowledge features more than one hundred prominent scientists, cutting edge researchers and traditional knowledge experts who have shared the intimate details of their life’s work.<\/p>\n

Voice of the Sea<\/em> is hosted by Kanesa Seraphin<\/a><\/strong>, a professor in the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Mānoa College of Education’s<\/a> Curriculum Research and Development Group, director of the UH<\/abbr> Sea Grant College Program’s Center for Marine Science Education<\/a>, and eight-time paddleboard world champion. Voice of the Sea<\/em> is doing important work in the community and making a positive contribution to the future of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the Pacific islands. In sixty episodes thus far, Seraphin has provided viewers with the blueprints for reviving and solidifying the deep connection with the ocean.<\/p>\n

Voice of the Sea<\/em> episodes have passed one million views on television according to marketing data compiled by partner TV<\/abbr> station KFVE<\/abbr>, and online viewership is growing as well.<\/p>\n

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Lantern Fish photo by Jeff Drazen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seraphin noted “I’m so proud of the stories we’ve told and how the show has grown. We have covered important research about coastal erosion, ocean acidification, the rise of macroalgae, and the deep-sea food web. We’ve profiled traditional experts sharing knowledge that was once secret, including wayfinding aboard the Hōkūleʻa, fishing practices in Palau and Tahiti, the cultural and conservation practices of Samoa and cancer research using cone snail venom in Guam.<\/p>\n

In recognition of the show’s level of excellence, Voice of the Sea<\/em> has been awarded eleven Telly Awards<\/a>, which are the premier television awards honoring excellence in regional programming.<\/p>\n

Voice of the Sea<\/em> motivates community members to become involved and create a cohesive, vibrant community. As a signature project of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Sea Grant’s Center for Marine Science Education, it aims to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. The show connects viewers with scientists and cultural experts, inspiring all to become the next generation of leaders in the community. Voice of the Sea<\/em> promotes an interest in ocean science and teaches concepts that apply to viewers’ lives, while at the same time breaking down misconceptions and enhancing understanding of who ocean researchers are and what they do each day.<\/p>\n

For more information and to view full episodes, visit the Voice of the Sea<\/em> website<\/a>. To contact Seraphin directly please email Kanesa@hawaii.edu<\/a> or call (808) 225-1753.<\/p>\n

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