Hokule'a and Maisu leaving Kolonia, Pohnpei, the capitol of FSM, surrounded by foreign fishing vessels. These vessels dominate the harbor in Kolonia and are startling reminders of what we are doing to our wild fish populations in the oceans. These purse seiners are seen all over FSM, Palau, etc. scooping up as many of the schools of tuna as they can spot with their helicopters. The purse net surrounds the school, the bottom is pulled closed into a "purse" and the whole school is headed for fish markets, restaurants, and bars to feed the global hunger for tuna. We hope the canoes symbolize a different relationship between humanity and the sea, and support the movement for sustainable fisheries to ensure that there will be tuna for all future generations. (Photo by Mike Taylor, Captain, Kama Hele)