The last atoll
Subtitle: exploring Hawai'i's endangered ecosystems
By: Pamela Frierson
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: San Antonio, Tex
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9781595341303
Subjects: Natural history; Biotic communities; Endangered ecosystems; Endangered species
Description: "The Last Atoll is a first-person account of journalist Pamela Frierson's ten-year exploration of the exotic and ecologically significant small lands at the far northwestern end of the Hawaiian island chain. Frierson takes readers on a rare journey to eight of these remote and ancient islands, including the Kure Atoll, the oldest Hawa'i'ian island and the northernmost atoll in the world. In her 1,200-mile travels, Frierson discovers isolated landscapes, undisturbed ecosystems, and a nearly forgotten but well-preserved human history. It is a rich history of discovery by explorers and pirates, plus extensive military use. Frierson finds a vast wilderness, including the remnants of ancient volcanoes, and unique species of wildlife. She also explores the islands' location in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a major current that washes up the world's garbage. A lifelong resident of Hawai'i, Frierson draws broad conclusions relating to islands and their "canary in a coal mine" role. "--

""First-person account of a ten-year exploration of the ecologically significant small lands at the far northwestern end of the Hawaiian island chain. Frierson takes readers on a rare journey to eight of these remote and ancient islands, including Kure Atoll, the oldest Hawaiian island and the world's northernmost atoll"--Provided by publisher"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.