Ocean and survival
Why is the ocean important for food security in the Marshall?
Provides fish and Marine sources for Marshallese people.
What Ocean surrounds the RMI and provides food and transportation?
The Pacific Ocean
What traditional Canoe use by RMI People?
Korkor/Outrriger canoe
What is the traditional Marshallese method of ocean navigation called?
Meto/Stick Chart Navigation.
What happens if Marine resources are overfished?
will affect the lives of the RMI people in terms of,
less of marine food
serious environmental,
affect also the economy.
What sea animals that are commonly eaten in the Marshall Islands?
fish, clams, octopus, lobster turtle etc.
How is the Ocean reflected in Marshallese songs and legend?
the ocean is mother and home for Marshallese people,
oceans reflect our culture, spirit give us health and proper.
What natural navigation sign did navigators used to travel across the Ocean?
Stars
wave
clouds
wind
moon
sun
birds
How do coral reef protect the Islands of RMI
Coral reefs act like a natural wall, breaking strong ocean waves.
They reduce coastal erosion, so land is not washed away.
Reefs protect homes and villages from storm surges and flooding.
They slow down waves during king tides and storms.
Coral reefs help keep beaches and islands stable.
How does the ocean help RMI people earned income today?
Fishing & selling fish – tuna, reef fish, and seafood sold locally and overseas
Commercial fishing licenses – foreign fishing vessels pay fees to use RMI waters
Fish processing & markets – jobs in cleaning, packing, and selling fish
Tourism & recreation – diving, snorkeling, boating, and fishing tours
Copra & coastal products – transport and trade rely on the ocean
Sea transport – boats and ships support trade, travel, and jobs
Handicrafts & shell work – ocean materials used for traditional crafts
Pearl & aquaculture projects
What cultural values are taught through ocean life?
Respect, unity and harmony
What skills allowed Marshallese navigators to sail long distance without a compass?
by using ocean, stars, birds and clouds.
What Ocean related natural hazards affect the RMI?
Storm surge/king tides
tsunami
typhoon
Why is the Ocean important for travel between Islands.
The ocean is the main transport route between islands
It allows movement of people, goods, and services
It supports trade and economic activities
It preserves culture and traditional navigation
It is essential where there are no roads or bridges
Why are fishing skills taught at young age in RMI?
Maintain and sustain our traditional skills for future generations survival
Who were traditionally trained in ocean navigation skills.
Master navigators (ri-meto/ripaadlers)
Why must Marshallese people protect he Oceans for the future generation?
It provides food.
It protects our culture.
It supports future generations.
It keeps the environment healthy.
How did Marshallese people depend on the ocean before modern technology?
Ocean is the source of livelihood for RMI people in terms of
Food
Travel
Culture
means of communication.
How does the ocean connect the Marshallese identity to ancestors?
by passing of traditional skills through generation.
Why is Marshallese navigators knowledge important to world history?
to prove that Marshallese people skills is real, advanced and accurate.