TED-ED: How did Polynesian wayfinders navigate the Pacific Ocean? - Alan Tamayose and Shantell De Silva

The video explores the ancient Polynesian navigation techniques used to traverse the vast Pacific Ocean. Polynesians relied on natural elements like the sun, stars, and ocean currents to guide their voyages. They built sturdy canoes and involved the community in the process. Navigators used a mental star compass and environmental cues to find direction and detect land. The video highlights the historical context of these voyages and the evidence supporting these methods, including a modern reenactment by the Hokulea canoe.

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