Nainoa Thompson, president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, received a major honor from the National Geographic Society this week. The Hubbard Medal, identified as the “oldest and most prestigious” honor from the society, goes to Thompson for his “outstanding contributions to scientific research, exploration and conservation.” The press release says: “A master in the traditional Polynesian […]
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