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原文传递 Kewalo Research Facility: On the Forefront for More Than 40 Years

题名：	Kewalo Research Facility: On the Forefront for More Than 40 Years
作者：	Brill, R. W.
关键词：	Fisheries##Laboratories##Aquatic animals##Endangered species##Hawaii##History##Tunas##Seals##Sea turtles##Kewalo Research Facility##
摘要：	Kewalo can be translated from the Hawaiian as the 'the place of wailing'. Historical descriptions of the area called Kewalo on the Island of Oahu give meaning to the translation. In ancient times this section of land contained a spring which, before the Hawaiian Islands conversion to Christianity, was used as a place for human sacrifices. Here kauwa (outcasts) were first drowned before being taken to the Heiau of Kanelaau (temple) on the slopes of Punchbowl Crater for burning in the imu ahi (fire oven). Kewalo Basin, as part of the modern city of Honolulu is, of course, no longer used for such purposes. Today it is the home of many commercial and recreational fishing boats, tour boats, a fresh fish auction house, and other marine related enterprises. Kewalo Basin is also the site of the National Marine Fisheries Service's renowend Kewalo Research Facility.
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