Micronesia
Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island’s work in world-leading marine conservation.
Episodes
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Micronesia
S2 E203 - 46m 17s
Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island’s work in world-leading marine conservation.
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The Philippines
S2 E202 - 46m 16s
Martin explores the Philippines, from Manila’s jeepneys and bamboo bikes, Catholic fiestas and family feasts, to remote tribal burials and rice god rituals; he meets chocolate heroes, shamans and witches and spots cuddly tarsiers and pulsing fireflies.
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Papua New Guinea
S2 E201 - 45m 26s
Martin travels to Papua New Guinea and lives amongst the subsistence farmers of the Trobriand Islands. There, he plays their favorite game – cricket! Next, he visits the volcanic island of New Britain. Both are a reminder of the fragility of island existence in this part of the Pacific Ocean.
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Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific
French Polynesia
Sunday
Jul 28
1 Hour
Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and on a Polynesian outrigger canoe; he swims with sharks, investigates Marlon Brando's wildlife program, and sails to the remote Marquesas to meet a local horse whisperer.
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