
The people of Ulithi atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia have managed their unique and remote ecosystem for thousands of years using traditional knowledge.
But as the outside world pushed in, these traditions were disrupted, and the ecosystem became unbalanced.
Invasive species, new technology, a leaking WW2 oil tanker, and climate change have all contributed.
But now in a unique collaboration with scientists, the people of Ulithi are fighting back — reawakening traditional practices, aided by modern science.
In this special episode of Pacific Scientific, with travel and associated support from the Pulitzer Center, hear about their fight to preserve their culture, traditions, ecosystem, and way of life.

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