Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii Native Hawaiian creation stories recognize the coral polyp as the first creature, from which all other life descended—so protecting coral reefs has deep roots in Hawaiian culture. In 2006, the United States designated the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a vast wildlife sanctuary, where scientists and citizens alike are studying and reflecting upon the inextricable bonds between humans and the natural world. This video is presented as formatted for the Age of Humans Gallery in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils – Deep Time. Featuring ‘Aulani Wilhelm, Senior Vice President of Conservation International’s Center for Oceans; Randy Kosaki, Coral Biologist, NOAA; Kalani Quiocho, Native Hawaiian Program Specialist, NOAA; and Kainani Kahaunaele, Singer