Fiji's Sinking Village [🎥62🇫🇯]
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Ogea didn't cause this crisis, but they're feeling it. In this episode we talk to the village leaders about their efforts to raise the earth by hand and the impact that rising sea levels will continue to have on their village. It's not our usual type of travel adventure, but maybe more impactful as we try to give back more than we take...
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I love your channel, really do. The class room lesson was painful though. Currently I live in Oklahoma, central United States for those from other lands, and I can walk out my back door and find fossils of sea creatures that once swam in a sea that covered the central part of North America. As I write this I'm looking at a Cephalopod setting on my desk that I found just 30 miles from my house while fishing. That Cephalopod swam just down from my house long before humans walked this Earth. Oklahoma currently sets roughly 1,200 feet above sea level. A human did not cause that drastic change in sea levels and to blame Americans to a 6 to 12 inch rise of seawater on an island seems grossly unfair and short sighted. What's a child to take away from this lesson? As his home is flooded and he is forced to move up hill as his mother cries while their house is torn down, that child will be left with one single thought as to who caused this. All the while it could simply be that the land mass is settling into the sea and nothing to do with a damn American. As all seas do, land and continents rise and fall, drift and move. "We will talk about how America has affected Ogea today." OUCH, sounds like you just squarely placed blame on Americans with that statement. I know for a fact that you and your family are world traveled and more so than I. I've been around the world 19 times and I also know for a fact that countries such as China, India, and many of the coastal countries on the continent of Africa are polluting the oceans and air at an alarming rate. China alone produced double the CO2 that the U.S. does and yet America get thrown under the bus despite the U.S. having it's largest decline, not rise, in CO2 in 2019. This was the largest decline by ANY country during that time frame. I know some or possibly many will not care for me putting this out there and that is perfectly fine as we all have opinions, but if your going to have an opinion on sea levels don't restrict your knowledge to just the time frame that you have breathed air. This planet ebbs and flows on a time frame that far exceeds a humans lifespan or even recorded history.
Good teachers are all ways learning. Highest Blessings
Thank you for expressing my thoughts and the truth.
Hi Matthew. Yes, the planet ebbs and flows, and right now (regardless of what caused it) CO2 is increasing and our global temperatures are rising and as a result our sea levels are rising. We just want to help this village understand those facts so they can do what is best for their personal future.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
@@TheSailingFamily I understand and I hope they decide on an action that will allow them to continue their way of life for generations. I suspect there few options with the available resources .
@@TheSailingFamily The sea level has been rising for 20,000 years, it has nothing to do with CO2 levels. Not to be preachy, but "climate change" has nothing to do with sea levels. The climate has changed for millions of years. Sea levels keep rising, there is no correlation to increased CO2 levels. This is simple science.
In the past 4 decades fiji islands have grown 4% in land mass. Confirmed by peer reviewed studies of satellite imagery for four decades.
Not every part of Fiji though. Not the Southern Lau Group. Or clearly this island would not be having an issue.
@@TheSailingFamily Right. Some parts are eroding and some are gaining material from wave deposits. Love your channel. www.wsj.com/amp/articles/the-sea-is-rising-but-not-because-of-climate-change-1526423254
But what about the hole in the ozone layer and the melting ice caps? The UN said we have 20 years left, back in 1983… how much carbon tax do we need to pay to stop this?
As a kid in school back in the 1970 i did a school project on that island it wasn't global warming then and its not now its nature
Very definitely global warming now. Pretty sure that school project from 50 years ago is not superior to the advances in satellite monitoring, climatology, our understanding of Earth and well documented and supported evidence since then.
Im from Fiji , living in Cali now. Good to see you guys enjoying Fiji.
The people are the best in the south Pacific
Bula Vinaka I'm from the states living in Fiji
Absolutely!!! :) Elizabeth
Stick to what you know best, leave the doomsday eco proclamations to Greta!
The evidence and science is pretty clear actually - And the more we make people aware of our impact on the climate and environment, the better.
One day in the future people will ask why and how and the answer will be, "We call them the Travis Mitchells, they were ignorant to the evidence and could only follow their close minded peers who only believed what the profiteers of fossil fuels told them."
@@jamessandman3708 yes, the truth is settled without debate, at least in your head! Passive compliance, will never have a good outcome!
@@travismitchell737 sure, because harnessing the sun's energy and reducing oil spills and carbon monoxide could "never be a good outcome!" Do you like paying the gas tax or the huge gas profit more, just curious.
@@GarethTiedt the science is only settled when you remove all debate. De-platforming, cancel culture and conspiracy theories are all tactics of the political environmental movement. The climate warming cult is now a religion, good weather is Mother Nature and all bad weather is co2. Sound familiar, yes, a cult!
Great video as usual. Your channel is actually my most favorite sailing channel by now ... ACTUALLY you share that place with the Wynns .. nobody can beat Nikki Wynn ;-)
Yes Nikki is off the hook
CLIMATE CHANGE
I live in Illinois near Lake Michigan IF IT WASANT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IT WOULD STILL BE A GLACIER
melting ice caps? have you not looked at the research that it has grown?
You would think a sailor understood displacement. Melting ice in your ice tea doesn’t make your tea glass overflow. Melting ice in the polar sea doesn’t make the sea deeper. However volcanic islands have been sinking into the ocean since the beginning of time.
@@guyrosinbaum7745 But if you ADD ice to the tea it will. The polar ice caps are sitting on LAND. When they melt they will slide off and into the sea displacing more water. Want to rethink your little tea theory?
Yep that polar cap island must be hell on ice breaker hulls.
@@guyrosinbaum7745 You don't know much about geography do you? Antartica? Ever hear of it??
@@guyrosinbaum7745 Your analogy about tea is wholly inaccurate and you clearly have don't quite understand the fact that Antarctica, a continent, is now calving ice much quicker than ever before, as are our glaciers globally. Kilimanjaro is another excellent example of how we are losing more and more ice to warming temperatures than ever before.
Last few episodes have been Epic!! Thank You!!
Thank you, Bill! Really appreciate that. :) Elizabeth
I love you guys, you're one of my favorite sailing channels, but I'm disappointed to see you trying to spread the insanity of the anti-industrial global warming cult to these beautiful people who deserve better. Twenty five thousand years ago the oceans were 500 feet below what they are today. North America was covered in an ice sheet up to a mile thick and people from Asia were able to walk over and populate the Americas across the Aleutian Islands land bridge. The sun constantly cycles and during the warming period which ended the last ice age the ice sheets melted raising the sea level. This has nothing to do with CO2 levels from industry or driving SUV's or catastrophic volcanoes, but the cyclical nature of the sun which has been ongoing for billions of years. Recall how much warmer the planet was during the age of the dinosaurs. The seas have risen a centimeter past century and will unlikely rise further no matter how much the earth warms because the bulk of the polar ice caps are floating in the seas so when a glass of ice water filled to the brim melts it doesn't overflow the glass. The earth's crust is constantly in motion floating on a liquid magma core so if these Islands are in fact sinking the likely culprit is plate tectonics. Otherwise, excellent job in the quality and beauty of your videos and for the fantastic parents you both are.
Hhhmmm ... spreading the lies and propaganda of the hype around climate change is not a wise thing and irresponsible. Do love watching your amazing videos and adventures.
It’s a Scientific fact that Carbon Dioxide levels are rising and our earth’s temperature is increasing. Man may not have caused it but we are certainly not helping the situation by adding more.
It is also a Scientific fact that the “Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average-the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year.” -NOAA
Fiji’s landmass is actually rising, but erosion is probably to blame for the land disappearing on this island.
Politics aside, humans are not helping make things better, and the future generations of this village should realize the problem of their village being inundated with water will only get worse.
Thanks for watching all!
This area is in a geologic subduction zone, in other words it’s sinking due to tectonic plates not global warming! This is well documented in geology since the 1990 there in Fiji. Venice Italy is sinking similarly for the same reason. The seas have risen about 7 inches worldwide in the last 100 years (global warming) but geology makes large changes both up and down. Naples Italy is rising several inches a year causing the sea level to go down. Let’s not promote false narratives. Love your Chanel!
Quinton has a point and the highest ranking comment so far (by more than double). I'd ask your boy at the climate center what happens to his funding and dream life on the island if he wants to teach *any other topic*
@@TheSailingFamily Seth, look back I love your videos. Keep them non political though. Global warming is political. You are scientifically incorrect in that CO2 has always followed temperature and not the other way around. Research that Seth. Anyway, happy sailing.
@@TheSailingFamily Well if this correct and considering the lack of water in the western US, perhaps massive desalination efforts to bring potable water to millions would cancel any sea rise. Just a thought. Bet you didn't expect all of this back and forth. Anyway, smooth sailing. You guys are showing the world what true parenting should be. I fear for the traditional family structure in this day and age..........
Having spent a month on Wakia Island, I have a great fondness for the Melanesian people of Fiji. I have never met a more universally welcoming and caring people. Your adventures in Fiji are bringing back some wonderful memories. I remember when our time was coming to an end how the people put together a farewell feast that was mind-boggling. I drank waaayy too much Kava with the Chief and his men. WE all sang lilting island songs...they were patient with my pronunciation. So many wonderful stories. Thank you for sharing your family and your life with us.
Fiji is such a special place. Glad our video reminded you of your special time there. Best, Elizabeth
It amazes me at how friendly and humble the Figians are to strangers. No built in prejudices at all! Such beautiful islands and crystal clear waters.
I actually live a very simple life there now. I can no longer tolerate some of what I see in my beloved homeland of America. Fiji has some things to get used too it's a totally different world
100% agree. The Fijians are amazing. :) Elizabeth
Most beautiful scenery I have have ever seen on you tube. Thank you soooooo much Sailing Family. Made my week!
Wow, thank you! :) Elizabeth
I spend most of the year there. It would be much more beutiful. But the natives seem to like to litter
Brilliant. Loved this episode. I'm so surprised that the people of Fiji do not know why the sea is consuming some of their homes.
We were too!
Somehow my bank still gives 35 year mortgages on beach front properties. Their risk analysts need to take your class. How about your dads waterfront house? Or is that a different ocean? All good, I’ll keep paying carbon tax to get to work. Have fun out there on the water and thanks for spreading the gospel.
I think you answered the question. Your bank knows exactly what the risk is. That island is sinking.
Love it - great video
Does SV SKY BIRD ⛵ has a channel as well??
Thank you. I don't think they do You Tube. :) Elizabeth
Oh Boy! I see you're really stirring the pot here aren't you Seth!?! There's already some considerable debate below, so I'll refrain from commenting. I will, however, congratulate you on volunteering your time for a cause you hold dear to your heart. As a classical liberal, although I may not agree with what you're saying, I'll fight to the death so that you have the freedom to say it. And as you are obviously a giver, both volunteering and sharing your family with all of us each week, I certainly can't begrudge you the freedom to say what you want, esp on your own channel. Your family is lovable and you're very personable. My family really enjoys watching your great videos every week. So please keep them coming.
An opinion is fine but teach false fear to kids . . . I'm a classic liberal and I refuse to do that. Seth and his family are wonderful. When he was treated so badly by the neo liberal folk in New Zealand, I was very sad for him. But when you're wrong, you're wrong. He needs to try umdo the harm he's done and tell those kids the truth which is at very least that global warming is a highly disputed subject
Thank you, Owen. I appreciate that. Best, Elizabeth
If sea levels are rising why are not all the islands flooding?
You should not preach to the islanders!
It’s teaching Science. Not preaching.
Unfortunately, there is a correlation between politics and climate change. What is even more unfortunate, that those political beliefs are barely separated by half. Oh, forgot to say you guys are mt fav sailing family...
Thank you, Wayne. :) Elizabeth
Beautifully written, narrated, and edited. 10/10
-shows a video of many islands and only the one with a human population eroding the soil is going under water.
-says that climate change did this.
What a terribly irresponsible thing for the wife to do. now the locals will be less likely to confront the actual cause.
I'm sorry Seth about not sharing your point of view about the village succumbing to seat water rise. They live on a subduction line that is causing the Island to sink. In your video you are seen boating around the Motus and clearly show the water line was higher as seen in the erosion. As far as Global Warming, which is a touchy subject I ask that you look at Patrick Moore's presentation to the Senate Committee, link is here, www.epw.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/415b9cde-e664-4628-8fb5-ae3951197d03/22514hearingwitnesstestimonymoore.pdf. We should be careful in relating our fears and our version of facts to remote peoples, especially now after here in Canada as we deal with the 215 lost indigenous children.
Sea level has not changed in over 10,000 years. Islands rise and sink due to crust/mantle movement and volcanic activity. Global warming 🤣
Climate change is naturally occurring. While we all should strive to be good stewards of our planet, the USA has some of the best ecological standards in the world. Ending all man made pollutants today would not change the climate. Volcanic eruptions on a yearly basis emits more green house gases than humans do yet we still have breathable air after millions of years. I was taught that an ice age was soon to be upon us in the 1970s and now it’s global warming.....hmmmm.
Thanks for the wonderful video mate. It really touched me so much. I have just hit one like button physically and 100K likes from my heart. Thanks
Definition of an atoll: volcano w/reefs surrounding, w/volcano sinking,leaving the reef.
I live on the Gulf of Mexico, my neighborhood was built in the 60’s and the water is the same level as when it was built, weird. Those kids should be taught geology in relation as to why their island is sinking, not climate theory. That said, enjoy the videos since you sailed the lagoon across years ago.
actually sea levels in other parts of the world are going down not up. they are now calling for a mini ice age. The same individuals that once called it "warming" I hope you do more research into it. Fantastic videos my friend.
Wow! Awesome as usual. For the record though, studies have shown "climate change",specifically rising sea levels from "climate change", is not solely responsible for the flooding islands. The islands are situated by and large where two large tectonic plates meet. The islands are flooding, not so much due to rising sea levels, but because they're sinking due to seismic activity below. At any rate, love the updates!
Thanks for the info. Glad you liked the video. Best, Elizabeth
Best anchorage ever !All sorrounded by tens of little islands.
I am wondering why other islands dont have this problem with flooding.
How much ice needs to melt,to raise the pacific level a few centimeters everywhere?
I am still struggeling with the concept,even if this seems to be proof.
There are thousands of islands with this issue. Some of the Villages are a few inches higher so not as affected.
I have standing water in my backyard, I wonder if it’s climate change?😆 You have a good channel PLEASE keep your political views aside.
It’s not political. “Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average-the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year.” -NOAA
Dan, you are making this political. Please don't. You should probably do something about that water in your backyard. It attracts mosquitos. No politics needed.
@@TheSailingFamily A recent ( June 2009 ) scientific paper by Cliff Ollier of the School of Earth and Environment, The University of Western Australia, states as follows : Abstract: Graphs of sea level for twelve locations in the southwest Pacific show stable sea level for about ten years over the region. The data are compared with results from elsewhere, all of which suggest that any rise of global sea level is negligible. The Darwin theory of coral formation, and subsidence ideas for guyots would suggest that we should see more land subsidence, and apparent sea level rise, than is actually occurring. Sea level studies have not been carried out for very long, but they can indicate major tectonic components such as isostatic rebound in Scandinavia. Attempts to manipulate the data by modelling to show alarming rates of sea level rise (associated with alleged global warming) are not supported by primary regional or global data. Even those places frequently said to be in grave danger of drowning, such as the Maldives.
As data is cherry picked to demonstrate global warming, so it is cherry picked to show sea level rise.
Since 2000 temperatures have decreased overall. From the late 70s to 2000s they increased. From early 40s to 70s, they'd decreased so much that in the 70s, the fear was global cooling. Seth, again, co2 follows temperature and not the other way around.
First seeing this wonderful episode
Pretty disrespectful to the US when you cite US possible effect on climate without mentioning the more substantial affect of China, Egypt and other counties. Please stick to sailing vlogs.
I was trying to relate to the kids. I’m American, and I’m well aware of the impacts of other counties, but we cannot deny our part in the pollution of the earth. I’m sorry this upsets you, but I was trying to relate. Thanks for watching. -Seth
Regardless of my disagreement with you, you have produced a magnificent video and your efforts will positively effect many thousands of people. That is wonderful and thank you for your efforts. I’m a fanboi !!
A beautiful and thoughtful ep. once again. Loving it.🙂
Thank you, Graham! Best, Elizabeth
If their high tide is happening once a month, it sounds more likely to have something to do with a full moon rather than global warming, as it's the moon's gravitational pull that controls tidal patterns (i.e., "tidal force"). especially so close to the equator.
The Full and New Moons always have a higher tide.
@@TheSailingFamily Ah! Well that explanation is out isn't it (i.e., if it's only happening once a month instead of twice)! ;) Good job with the videos. Love them all. Loved the "Live" Q&A you did yesterday.
Those are amazing Islands and it's great to see you getting off the track. It's good to see you sharing knowledge and information as well. Enjoy 🏴☠️
Much appreciated! :) Elizabeth
Preaching global warming, sailing around in a plastic boat. What do you use for antifouling?
We’re not preaching anything. Just sharing the Science backed fact that sea levels are rising and that this village will need to deal with it.
Behave your self , giving back and teaching stuff to people never hurt any one.
@@TheSailingFamily Still the science dont know all the mechanisms that dictate the speed and reach of climate change. All we know its always changed, both faster and slower that we see today.
@@OldSlow The evidence is pretty clear that the climate has been negatively changed by human activities in very clear trends since the Industrial Revolution.
@@GarethTiedt was man around for the 5 ice ages? what made it melt then?
Seth...can you do a video for non sailors who wish to embark on sailing from basic to competent...do n donts....worrys.... you make it so elementary. N easy😁 share with us tips especially how you set your sails n the reason n worries behind your decision.... its a big step for someone with no background experice or families or friends who have never set foot on a boat( apart from ferries😅).... luv your footage n sharing your family adventure with us....my background im a touring biker who have done solo cross country trip bike tour from SE Asia through China central asia Russia n finally europe... on my other trip i have done the America trip from Seattle to Chile... i understand the hazards of the weather n timing n the sheer pleasure of the open vastness of the world( unfortunately ONLY on land)... its a whole new ball game with a sailing vessel.... thank you in advace...stay safe😉😉
That’s a good idea. We will do more videos like that soon!
Interesting that even the very very OLD BUILDINGS are raised on stilts. Why is that?
Cyclones
I love the way you raise your family, your children are so sincere. Thank you for your example.
Thank you, Teresa. What a nice thing to say. :) Elizabeth
Hey, guys...Seth, I thoroughly enjoy your videos...usually...but unfortunately the underlying 'theme' of "Global Warming" in this one belies common sense. For a start, if one were to accept the fundamental principle that 'water finds its own level', notwithstanding that global sea levels are subject to surges--likely as a result of the effects of storm activity and the moon--and if the premise that global warming was causing an increase in sea levels was true, then there would be a trend of evidence that average sea levels existed in most of the rest of the globe. As an example, you were in Sydney Harbour last year and probably motored past Fort Denison just east of the Harbour Bridge and which has been recording seal levels continuously since the early 1800s. Check out the Sydney Bureau of Meteorology for the daily records. I understand that they use a 30-year average as some sort of benchmark and an analysis of those will reveal that the average high water mark was higher than it is today, or last year for that matter, some 70-80 years ago.
I 'sat on the fence, re global warming for the best part of 20 years, drawn one way by the until touring around Tasmania with my son--me a 67-yo retiree and him a then recent graduate agronomist--on a couple of adventure motorbikes where we had occasions to have many of those deep and meaningful conversations as we sat around a campfire. I discovered that he was a 'bought and paid for' Climate Change advocate--a misnomer as the climate if forever changing, and analysis of ice cores reveals and confirms that the planet is cooling as it heads towards another ice age millions of years hence--and I was left with no position to take one way or another due to the fact that I couldn't cite any evidence. With time on my hands--some might argue too much time--I determined to discover the existence of any evidence for myself so that I could have a reasoned opinion. I discovered from my exhaustive research that the whole Global Warming myth was predicated on a model used by the champion of Global Warming, Michael Mann of the IPCC, who 'sold' the idea based upon his "hockey stick" prediction, and 25 years on has since been disproven; it was one of many failed models. To date I have not discovered any peer-reviewed evidence which supports this myth, even challenging my own son who has not been able to provide any, instead blindly adopting the opinions of his lecturers who themselves, I assume, have bought into the myth.
In order to test my conclusions based upon scientific studies, or the dearth thereof in the case of the global warming phenomenon, and having had a career in merchant banking I cross referenced them with other evidentiary indicators, such as price variations in waterfront properties and property insurance premiums. I used those two benchmarks because that's where the 'smart money' is located in that the jewry, who of all ethnic/religious persuasion, have the 'longest view'. Conclusion: No evidence of adjustment of risk!
Seth, if you have a genuine interest in taking a position on the matter based upon science I would be only too happy to pass on my references--there's a lot--and in the meantime, I recommend that you search--not using Google--the Medieval Warming Period, the Maunder Minimum, and Professor Valentina Zharkova, Solar Scientist at Northumbria University regarding her prediction of a Super Grand Solar Minimum which has already begun in 2020, i.e. there is presently virtually no sun spot activity at this time--one can only wonder at the early impact of this relative to climatic variations which have occurred globally but particularly in the US in relation to food production--and she further predicts that 2030 with be the worst in terms of, should I say it, "Climate Change". (Note that Wikipedia can be factually unreliable on matters of 'political' contention but the overview is still relevant. Nor will the mainstream media offer you any definitive information.)
In summation, I have no interest in brow-beating anyone regarding these otherwise contentious matters; I simply say don't take my word for it. Rather, check out the scientific evidence for yourself. From a geo-political perspective, whether it be Climate Change, Global Warming, the Green New Deal, Covid, Grand Solar Minimum or population reduction/catastrophies, global food production--think Live Aid concert in 1984/5--or alternative sources of replacement or renewable energy, the magic date appears to be 2030, and it is my personal opinion that they are all connected, and propagated by the same people in power, albeit with the wool pulled firmly down over the general population's eyes.
On a lighter note, I have been saying for the best part of 20 years that "Fiji looks attractive", and for the last few years that quip has taken an altogether more profound meaning.
I hope that I hear from you. Cheers
PS. Regarding that village sinking, I am inclined to think that you got the title of this video correct; those outlying islands are most likely sinking rather than sea levels rising. If I recall correctly this is also happening in parts of the Florida coast by all reports. I suspect the key to these events lies with a rise in global volcanic activity and subsequent shifting of tectonic plates. Also, revisit the video and look at the age of the housing--you can tell by the style and materials used, and the stumping supporting the buildings, the steps for access & egress. There is something about the conclusions relating to their story which is disquieting.
Hi Jack. Thanks for the long comment! Unfortunately we have seen too much proof with our own eyes not to believe in the Science of global warming. I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro and seen the glacier melting away myself. The same with Fox Glacier in New Zealand. That water is what is melting and raising sea levels. We see that happening in Cape Cod too. And this village is getting worse and worse. Same in the Bahamas. So while I can accept that we are not 100% sure what is causing the global warming, it is not a debate that it is happening. And this village will need to deal with its affect. Hope that adds clarity to our message.
@@TheSailingFamily Clear as day, hook like and sinker! Problem is not that climate change is happening, problem is all those claiming to know why, based on views spread by politicians.
I agree. Let’s not make this political. Let’s help this village instead.
@@TheSailingFamilyThanks for the reply, Seth.
Absolutely, as the Fijians are wonderful people to boot. We holidayed there 25 years ago when our kids were 4 & 5 yo members of the Little Chiefs Club, and of all the overseas holidays that we've had that one stands head and shoulders above the rest largely due to our experiences associating with the local people whilst enjoying their country...and then a few years later when I returned to full contact rugby playing Golden Oldies alongside them here in Oz.
Unfortunately for this village, and from a cost/benefit perspective, they will likely get relocated if the Solar Minimum doesn't arrive in full force as predicted, and volcanic activity abates and which is responsible for the bulk of global CO2 emissions.
Cheers for now.
@@TheSailingFamily Seth, Unfortunately the said "science" doesn't support the conclusions, so the lack of said "debate" is very troublesome, a little like shutting the stable door after the horse had bolted and blaming gremlins for opening it.
Always a pleasure watching your adventures. Buts a smile on my face every time.
Thank you! :) Elizabeth
Another great video! I love the way you tease Elizabeth! Her M & M bag was supposed to be secretly nestled in her top. But nothing gets passed you Seth! Smooth sailing is what I hope for you guys! 😎
Too funny! :) Elizabeth
Was in Ogea in 2014 as a government official doing a training program there...could not believe the level of sea intrusion
into the village. Was not like that back in 2014. Isaaaa good luck to the kind villagers of Ogea
First off, GREAT video series on Fiji. Now added to our bucket list of places to sail for sure!! Explaining and giving examples of climate change and its effects is difficult, especially on the macro scale. It is worth stating that there is the possibility and even probability that some, if not a major part, is not anthropological. That helps with spreading the fact that climate change is real and getting less detractors and skepticism . As a follower wisely posted below, continents have sank, risen, shifted apart and together for millennia. So in a "cause and effect" scenario, it is hard to say if climate change is whole in the effect of rising seas. It is also difficult to ascertain if anthropological causes are the root cause of climate change or merely a component of natural cycles. As evidence, during the same time period, it seems like Mars surface temperatures have risen comparatively. What can be stated, with a degree of certitude, global temps are rising historically, the forecast for global temps are also on an upward trend (to a degree that is very debatable) and those rises in temps will cause a negative impact on our planet to some degree. What can also be stated is, that the use of fossil fuels as a sole source of energy is not only adding to the problem, is not the most efficient means of energy available to us. Setting a lofty goal of complete separation from fossil fuels in 20 years is not well received. It's like getting your kids to clean their room and saying "In 4 hours, this room has to be totally clean" but saying "In one hour, have all your Lego's picked up and put away" and so forth and so on. In the end, we have crossed the Rubicon and there will be some villages and coast lines that will have to be abandoned to rising seas. Financially and the improvement of the quality of life in the developing world will not be sacrificed/halted for these few examples of lost lands to the seas. And as "what is done is done", innovation in carbon capture and sequestration is a must so the global energy demands can still be met via existing fossil fuel generation and transitioned to cleaner more sustainable sources in the near and long term future. Fossil fuels have fuled the greatest improvement of life on earth since their widespread and industrial use. No other innovation is the root cause of human life flourishing as it has over the past 2 centuries. It will continue to improve life and eliminate poverty for the next. How we deal with its hidden cost and transitioning away from it is an opportunity that has few limits. There is an answer in the middle ground that few in this binary/polarized society we live in willingly step foot in or even acknowledge exists.
‘Where are you from?’
‘California.’
We lived and met in San Francisco. We both have lived in California for most of our adult lives so consider ourselves Californian now. However, I am originally from Texas and Seth is from Michigan. :) Elizabeth
Thank you Seth, Liz and boys! Another great video with a great family. Really enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed it
That's another top notch video Seth and Elizabeth! I thoroughly enjoy the editing, the filming, the family, the story, the views in general and the fun as well as the knowledge I gain. Thank you so much for taking me along for the ride. I guess if some people are too butt hurt over something they want to make political then they can just jump off the boat and miss the ride. i really don't understand what people are so afraid of. A little conservation never hurt anyone.
Thank you, James! Best, Elizabeth
Chicken Little at work. Looking at the erosion of the island rock formations it seems the sea level was once several feet higher. Maybe the sea level isn't at fault but human nearsightedness.
Wave action caused that erosion.
@@marceld6061 Seth mentioned that they were anchored on the lee side of the island i.e: minimal waves if at all. Keep trying.
@@cestmoi1262 Ever hear of cyclones? Storms? Wind change? "Lee" side of the island doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't waves that wrap around ALL sides of the island. Less wind doesn't always mean less waves. I live on an island. Want to come tell me how the waves work where I live? Keep trying.
@@marceld6061 Guess I'm wrong. My advice in that case: get yourself some stilts to survive the predicted Global Warming (which I predict will be brought under control like all the other doomsday prophesies that never became reality, luckily) just in case that I am wrong. Which I seriously doubt.
@@cestmoi1262 I know you are being facetious but there is truth in what you say. I too, hope it gets brought under control. That's the whole idea! Education. Change what we can now to slow, or stop, the process. Reversal isn't going to happen without a major shift. Nobody is naive enough to believe that will happen.
Beautiful story telling as always! Save travels guys! From South Africa.
You think it may be the constant warming of the planet since the ice age🤔 and the magnetic polar caps moving 50km/yr ..... at least part of the cause anyway
Another awesome vid mate - loving the footage you’re getting of Fiji and the adventures you guys are having👍
Thank you, Nathan! :) Elizabeth
Simply another epic journey in Fiji. 👍😎👍💕
Thank you, Pete! :) Elizabeth
I really enjoy learning more about more isolated parts of Fiji (and all the other places visited so far), and I appreciate the well put-together videos - and the additional insight in the narration. As for 'teacher Seth' (and teacher-scientist Bo), that sharing of important information may prove to be the best gift of all for those villagers. We often don't know if we are making an impact, but we still need to try. Well done.
Fun fact: Mel Gibson owned an island in the Lau Group called Mago
Excellent, Thanks
You are welcome! Best, Elizabeth
This is absolutely incredible. Hands down the best scenery / location on any sailing Channel. When you said you were going to teach a class I cringed - another preachy know-it-all American trying to impose themselves on another culture. But it was so respectful and humble.
Thank you, Shae! Best, Elizabeth
Amazing especially you comments and pony of view.
You are really an amazing person. Not only you have a great sailing skills which I respect very much but also you are very brave and caring.
Well done !
Marina
Thank you very much! :) Elizabeth
I have been following your channel almost from the start, and love it. But today I was disappointed big time!
The sea levels are not rising. The atolls are naturally sinking.
So please don't spread more of Al Gores false claims that have made him a billionaire with mansions at the beach that should have been drowned in the see if he was right...
“Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average-the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year.” -NOAA
@@TheSailingFamily The atolls are naturally sinking. And some people believe the scam about the sea level is rising...
Another great video. Very informational and educational for us "Travel dreamers". You guys rock.
Thank you so much! Elizabeth
Hey Seth & Elizabeth, from Fiji, you're only about 3,500 miles away from Raja Ampat in the West Papua portion of Indonesia. You guys can take the kids there for diving you'll / they'll never forget! Fiji is way cooler looking than I could have ever imagined!
Only 3500 miles away??? :) Elizabeth
@@TheSailingFamily Yeah, I know, a minor detail - LOL. Hey now that you're in Australia, you're only about 3,000 miles away. Did you ever talk about sailing around the north of Australia?
I'm still mourning the loss of Pangaea....
Funniest comment ever! LOL! :) Elizabeth
You do know that the glaciers and polar caps have been melting for thousands of years right ??
And that is why this village is in trouble.
Your videos are so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing the beautiful places you visit and the beautiful people you find there.
Glad you like them! Thank you, Elizabeth
Great to learn and see through your eyes…thank you so much
Glad you enjoyed it! :) Elizabeth
great video as always, particularly loved the fade from google earth to the drone shot; amazing to get the exact overlay!!!
Thank you, Bill. :) Elizabeth
Climate change? And you didn't teach the adults?
Seth, what a great gift you are giving your family and also to us!
..and Elizabeth cause she's the Boss! ;)~
I let Seth think it is a partnership! :) Elizabeth
@@TheSailingFamily Ha Ha Ha!! my thoughts exactly! What he doesn't know won't hurt him right?
@@TheSailingFamily oh Elizabeth, whatever you do, please don't let Seth know that you can skunk him in a sailing race or he may never recover from the emotional upheaval!! lol
Great video guys hope you guys come to Australia
We will!
What a gorgeous place. Safe Travels, from Central Valley of California. Cheers.
Thank you, Greg! :) Elizabeth
No possibility of land subsidence?
Dear Sailing Family, thank you so much for your amazing videos! I have been watching from the beginning and love your exciting journey. You are so generous to your kids and others. Man, I was rooting for bringing books to these remote islands. You also gave lecturing, which was great. Please ignore the troll comments about it, they don't get it, period. I hope your journey is far from over and grows into the millions of viewers it deserves. Greetings from the Netherlands, Ollie
Thank you, Ollie! Really appreciate this comment. :) Elizabeth
Those islands were eroded when the sea level was higher. The sea level is rising at the same rate as it has for centuries. Some places like the Sydney Navel base are the same as a century ago. Go figure.
Some land is rising, some land is sinking. The island very well may be sinking or eroding, but regardless of what caused it, global temperatures are rising as CO2 increases, and this results in sea levels rising as ice on land melts. Humans are maybe to blame, and maybe not, but either way they are not helping matters by pumping more CO2 into the atmosphere. Can't we all agree on that?
You need to restore the heart of Tafiti
Loved that movie!! :) Elizabeth
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Thank you!
@@TheSailingFamily welcome guys ,) safe travels 👊👊💥
You have a pretty nice hat collection
Another beautiful and meaningful vid Seth and Liz!!!!
Thank you, Douglas! Best, Elizabeth
Your videos have become very good. You trusted teen agers to give you a short route! LOL. There are inexpensive methods to assist that village. Just look at Holland!!
Beautiful. Simply breathtaking. Your mission is Honorable.
Thank you, Patti! Best, Elizabeth
Or is the atoll sinking !!
Excellent watch again 👍🏴
Thank you, Ali! Best, Elizabeth
Thanks again for sharing.🙏
Hope you avoid being caught up in the growing crisis over the numbers of covid cases in Fiji.
The video is not in high definition, you should shoot a quality video. 4k
We shoot in 4k and down res to 1080p. It's far easier to upload off our cell phones (which is the only way we can do it).
@@TheSailingFamily
ولاكن الكثير من منافسيك يعمل ب 4k
But many of your competitors work in 4K resolution, which is perfect for nature and scenic lovers
Hi guys, was it your sailing buddy Ben who was seriously injured recently, how is he doing
Always sad when the episode end. Want to see more
Thank you! More to come soon. Best, Elizabeth
Way to go to provide your boys with the best life experiences possible.
Good rescue of a Salty Dawg hat! We were 2013 Salty Dawgs!
Most excellent as always...magic
Thank you, Austin! :) Elizabeth
The entire country has issues with flooding during cyclone season
Nice... Best wishes from Angola...
Thank you, Jorge! Best, Elizabeth
Another great video. Was wondering where the kids most favorite place you have traveled is? I’m excited to see the future videos and catch up on real time. Where are you guy’s at now when you read this comment? I heard about you while watching Sailing Zatara. As a grand mother of a 9 yr old and we visit different beaches I can only imagine what the kids excitement while visiting different islands. Giving your children the best schooling while on vacations. Sending love all the way from VA.
Thank you, Debbie. We are now in the Whitsundays, Australia. Working hard to catch up the videos. The boys favorite places so far are the same as ours: the Galapagos and Fiji. :) Elizabeth
Such cool drone shots!
Glad you like them!
Always great videos!!!!
Thank you, Beth! :) Elizabeth
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Your family is amazing. Your sailing friends are just as amazing. I watch all these you tube videos to see where I want to go. You just convinced me that one day I will sail to Fuji and visit the islands you all have plus seek out my own path.
Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome, Scott!! :) Elizabeth
Another EPIC episode guys, thanks for this weeks adventures. Fair winds and following seas Archer.
Thank you, Kevin. :) Elizabeth
So beautiful!!.. love your family..
Thank you so much! Elizabeth
Thanks again, so much. I wonder how your voyages will effect who your boys will become.
Thank you, Frank. We hope for the best. :) Elizabeth
From a college professor, nice job in the classroom guys! We often assume people are aware of these critical environmental and life-changing issues, but clearly, this is not the case. I wonder what the future holds for this village?
Thank you, Brien. :) Elizabeth
Beautiful waters
Absolutely! :) Elizabeth