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@Didacmmv

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this !

@K1ddkanuck

5 ай бұрын

This was a great video. I do wish we could have heard King William speak a little bit. That being said, I just made a contribution to One Reef. I don't have a lot of money so it wasn't a huge donation or anything, but thanks for alerting me and everyone else to this organization. Maybe one day I will meet Willy myself. As someone with a masters degree in sociology, thinking about the problems Ant Atoll is trying to tackle is fascinating and daunting all at once.

Please give our warm regards and best wishes to King William Hawley and his family, and to his home and his people.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

I am sure Rohsa Hawley would be happy to hear them.

I don't understand how this channel doesn't have 4 million subscribers. You're one of the best "In the weeds" film-makers I've come across. If you truly do read every comment, know that one reef is going to be a few dollars wealthier today thanks to you. Despite my wallet's best wishes.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate it

@borntoclimb7116

3 ай бұрын

Same

Yours is one of the most unusual and worthwhile channels on KZread. Thank you for introducing us to Ant and its king!

There is something intimate about this. This is paradise, by every meaning of the word. Yet it is holding fast in an ever faster world.

@comfortablynumb9342

5 ай бұрын

I lived in Costa Rica for 9 years and loved it. I hated coming back, but mom needed me. That place looks even better. It's like some of the little towns in Central America but more remote. Living there is not easy I'm sure. But I would probably want to stay forever if I went.

And thanks for Evan for continuing to spread the word about all these overlooked and out of the way places.

I lived on Pohnpei in the early 1990's for about 5 years - and was fortunate to visit Ahnd (Ant) atoll a few times - including an overnight visit. Dolphins escorted us through the channel and into the lagoon, and we tasted some of that amazingly sweet coconut crab. An experience I will never forget!

This sounds like a great fit for mossy earth! They do ecological restoration projects just like what's needed here

@aurisdnb

5 ай бұрын

@MossyEarth

@randomviewer3494

5 ай бұрын

Omg yeah. They would kill it there I think! *in a positive way

@shiinakochiya6068

5 ай бұрын

Hey, that's what I thought too. =)

HAHa, I loved Ahnt when I was there last year, I actually took a kayak from where you stay and paddled across the Lagoon towards the mouth of the channel. Took me 3 and a half hours round trip. :)

I don’t understand why these types of video’s dont get more views. There always fascinating.

I want to go out into the world and practice my specialty in far-off places that might really need it, once I become a doctor. Thank you for showing us these places, Rare Earth, and helping us get to know their people. Maybe Ant Island will find itself with a Psychiatrist, one day. Your videos are certainly inspiring, and riveting.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

Micronesia desperately needs doctors. Volunteer there and I guarantee you'll be a beloved member of the community before you can blink.

@savage.4.24

2 ай бұрын

The best doctor i ever had left to go to doctors without borders. Dr Emmanuel Dolph. Good doctors are rare. I havent seen him in nearly 20 years.

Hi Evan. I have been a fan of Rare Earth for a long time. Some of the videos stuck with me deep... This one made me realize I may be a bigger fraction of your viewership, than any other - speaking of channels I care about. So I joined your patreon (initials V.H.), saw the wonderfull "postcard" option, then chickened out a little and set a limit to 2 donations/month... I will be absolutely thrilled, getting a postcard from you, if only from time to time. Wish you all the best and Merry Christmas.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

Honestly I'm thrilled you just show up to watch. Please never feel any negativity in any respect for helping the channel it means so much to us that you're even here at all.

@TheBanana93

5 ай бұрын

Always son of an astronaut, always @@RareEarthSeries

It's so strange watching all your Micronesia videos while living in the Marshall Islands. The beaches look so familiar, I could just go outside and see the same thing.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

Marshalls next up!

Your videos are really one of a kind man, keep doing what you're doing dude, tell these people's stories because they need to be heard

Email sent! It's hard to find non profits worth giving to. Thank you for letting the world know, they are more than deserving.

Already a Patron. Donated to One Reef. Keep doing the hard work, chief.

Ok, I've listened to the timeshare presentation. When do I get my free gift?

@HeinrichVonBlanco

5 ай бұрын

I could send you one of my artistic Postcards. Do you happen to have a P.O.Box that I could send it to? (This Offer is serious, if you provide me with an address you will receive it.)

What good king. I've never heard of any royalty wanting to take a shovel and make a soccer field. The ones I see in media go to galas and hang out with ultra rich people.

Your videos are always so interesting. I'm able to watch them over and over again.

I am so glad that the concrete monster has not landed on Ant. I would go there, I was raised in Hawaii. Ant, the newer and better Hawaii.....the one they didn't ruin. Blessings to you all on Ant Island, may your days be long and your nights be cool. love from Wisconsin, USA.

@westrim

5 ай бұрын

What's wrong with Kauai?

@angelinvocon

5 ай бұрын

@@westrim No one said Kauai anything. I said Hawaii. You can easily look at a map and see there are several islands. And I did not say there was anything wrong with them. I pointed out that these are uncommon, less developed and therefore better. Have you ever gone anywhere?

@westrim

5 ай бұрын

@@angelinvocon I said Kauai, and what process of thinking leads you to think that a person who knows about Kauai doesn't have at least general knowledge about the major islands of the Hawaiian island chain? It's hard to square your saying that "there's nothing wrong with them (presumably the Hawaiian islands)" when you smack talk them. So I repeat my question, in greater detail; you speak of all the concrete in Hawaii, but Kauai still has a fairly rural feeling outside of Lihue. So what's wrong with Kauai? Just the fact that there ARE more than a handful of people living there? Nevermind that it's dozens of times bigger than Ant, of course. Hawaii has dozens of those islands too, they're just not open for general habitation. It also has other minor islands like Ni'ihau, with a grand total population of around 100. If you're just lamenting that you're not rich/lucky/timely enough to end up on a sparsely populated island or even one of your very own, well, you're in good company. But crapping on the Hawaiian islands without discretion as a "concrete monster" well, that's just unfounded, rude, and not really fair outside of Oahu (and maybe Maui, but I never went there, and concrete doesn't fit my impression of the island).

@angelinvocon

5 ай бұрын

@@westrim I was raised in Hawaii and you are a troll, lol. Oh, for your information Kauai is the island of the Elelule, or royalty and a sacred place. Take your ignorance and go away.

Aced it again, another top mini-doc. Now I know what to do with my retirement. Keep them coming.

I never knew you read every comment. This is far and above one of the best places I spend my time while avoiding coursework

Maybe start a fundraiser for a specific help with reef planting on Ant? Healthy reef in such place means marine diversity and food for locals.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

That's what OneReef is, effectively.

All I had ever read about 'Ant' is that it was uninhabited. I wonder if any ants live there. I am feeling very glad to have made this vicariously vivid video-visit.

Your Balkan series was fantastic. How you grasped the intricacies of the history and culture was phenomenal - I guessed that you must've lived there for some time. But, after following your other content since then, I realized your work has been consistently great for all these different places, I really appreciate your work/passion, thank you!

Modern-day British Royal Family members often serve in the military at some point, and I'm sure that involves some physical labour. Prince William served, and went on to fly as a helicopter pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance for around two years.

This video was even cooler than the last one. This King is the type of person the world needs. I would give my services to them as a network technician if it was in their interest. I could see some use for security/monitoring/etc.

A Wise King will put his people before Himself. Being a King is being a servant to ones people.

You are truly one of the best story tellers. Not just on KZread. Love the channel

I'm going to defend my current King and remind people Charles III is famously an avid gardener & dedicated farmer who did a lot of the actual, physical work to build up the gardens of his estates, & does the work of actually running his farms - & put out his own wealth to build thousands of new, traditionally built homes in the royal Duchy of Lancaster. So he also acts the good King in some ways, like this King. So I'm also going to applaud this King, this Rosha: He's ruling the right way, the true kingly way, looking forward for his people. I can only wish him and his the best of luck. Love this channel, what you l've done with it, and all the fantastic stories you've brought to light.

My favorite youtube-team ever!

A great story. I am from Edmonton and currently escaping winter in Maui. Happy to be a supporter- David

Rare Earth is such a great channel! So chill but so cool. I'm so glad I found it years ago! 👍

Thank you. A wonderful video.

These micronesia videos have been amazing. Keep up the good work.

Love your work mate, it’s important and it is commendable. Send my humble regards to the King and his wise Queen, they are the greatest of kings and Queens and are trustees of this world’s greatest treasures.

Evan thank you for the work that you do and the work it takes to get your videos out there. Your channel is such a refreshing calm meditative pause from the rest of KZread. You've cultivated a community here where we think about giving thanks for a video. Something, frankly in our binge watching, mass video producing culture, hasn't crossed my mind in a long time. Thank you for reminding us in the best way possible to give thanks ✨ cheers to you, your team, and to Ant!

Since you read every comment, please do some episodes on New Zealand.

@devriestown

5 ай бұрын

New Zealand is a dump

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

I tried to go this year after micronesia but the costs vs video revenues at our size made it untenable

@allisonseamiller

5 ай бұрын

@@RareEarthSeries Alas. Maybe in the future.

I still love coming across your videos. It's either a commonly known story from a different perspective, or something you wouldn't normally find unless you went looking.

If someone hadn't ever watched youtube, I would show some of your videos to underscore the quality videos on offer. It's simply some of the best videos here.

You are bringing HOPE back into a needy WORLD 🙏💞✊🏽THANK YOU

I don't think there's anything I could do to help them, but I'm sure some of your viewers can. All my best to them.

Been a subscriber for years, still here & still enjoying the content 🙂

You're doing amazing work. I'm currently a graphic design and photography student and I aspire to move around on our little space ball freely while being part in uncovering amazing stories such as these. After I'm done studying I would also like to pick up journalism and give social media a second chance. I've been watching your stories for almost 5 years now and you have inspired me a lot. I consider you to be my number 1 favorite channel and I want to make a difference and leave my mark like you did. Thank you! :)

Trivia: The coconut crab is reported to have the most powerful crustacean claw on the planet, with their larger left claws able to exert up to 1500 Newtons (over 337 pounds) of force.

Wow what a remarkable video. Appreciate the work you are doing. I wish this king and his court success in saving their home island.

You and Hugbees easily make the best videos on this platform. Never a dissapointment.

What a compelling story... I hadn't heard of OneReef and their work, which aligns directly with my values. I'm pleased to have found a new opportunity to make a difference! I may be in touch after I learn more about OneReef, but your essays about Micronesia have sure caught my attention.

I'm an aracnologist part of a research group focusing on spiders and insects, i wonder if the king or onereef would be interested in collaborating with us on a research project?

@tyanamusrasrik9318

5 ай бұрын

Look up Micronesia Conservation Trust. That would be a good starting point to reach out to

this channel has been one of the greatest joys ive experienced recently. im very glad i stumbled upon it. it has been a constant way to end a night on a good note. the story telling and stories always bring me back wanting the next and the next, and most of it: this series makes me want to dream and believe in those dreams because this truly is rare earth

As I watched the video I wanted to smile, cry and cheer all at the same time...a true king among men.

I hope OneReef has been enjoying their thank-you letters, I’ll make sure to thank them and Rare Earth (even if I am a month late). Thank you Evan, Kata, King William and anyone else who helped make this video fun to watch.

This is my first year with your site and I've watched almost all of the videos from oldest to latest. Your Micronesia segment is my absolute favorite for personal reasons. Thank you for bringing this amazing part of the world and it's people to your stage! One Reef has a new social media follower and my donation. Cheers ~

Gotta say, this was one of the most accurate uses of "this is rare earth".

Beautiful. Thank you for all the work you're doing to help bring attention to the vibrant pockets of human culture struggling to survive in a world dominated by global capitalist consumerism

I hope the future of Ant is bright for the critters who will live on it

One of the few channels I have notifications on for and part of an even smaller group I signed up on patreon for. I always appreciate the content and the effort put into the stories

Hi! you Are my FAVORITE content creator in youtube and i do love the nature too. right now i live in iran and i can not help "one reef" financially, But i'm in process of immigrating to canada and i will help them as soon as i get a stable income in canada. Thanks for the video.

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to Canada Ali. Don't worry about donating take care of yourself and your family first please.

I adore your content for the reason I feel I’d never see these kinds of places, events, and tragedies without it. I hope you’re able to continue doing what you do for as long as you’re able and willing to. Videos like these make me wish I was rich. Being able to simply give these people something like the gymnasium they’d like, or assistance with repopulating the island. Without asking for anything in return besides seeing their smiles. Maybe someday.

These videos helped me decide to change my major to marine biology

this series has been really great. thank you

Their reef looks incridible. Great job

Thanks for another great video Evan. Your series has been my favorite for many years now! As someone dedicated to conservation of tiny islands and atolls that nobody has ever heard of, these recent videos have been especially exciting to watch. I really hope you can make it out to Palmyra Atoll sometime. (I can help you get in touch with the right people if you're interested)

Always so well written. I love this channel I always keep coming back to it. Thank you Evan

Thank you. For all the forgotten people of the world, thank you.

The most humble monarch I've ever heard of. William Hawley's story reminds me of the Afro-Bolivian Monarchy, a ceremonial chiefdom officially recognized by the Bolivian government in 2008, and led by King Julio Pinedo. This dynasty arose among imported enslaved African people who were put to work in Bolivia. One of these slaves was recognized by his fellow enslaved people as belonging to one of the African royal families, and upon emancipation they rallied around him as a leader in his community. Today King Julio runs a small store and farm in his village of Muruata, deep in the Andean jungles of Bolivia. Though he lacks any official power, he serves as an ambassador of the historically marginalized Afro-Bolivian culture. The Afro-Bolvian Monarchy is the the only remaining monarchy within the Americas. If your journeys ever take you to Bolivia, @RareEarthSeries , you should definitely check it out!

Your messages are the best. Thank you for all you do, Evan. I feel lucky every time you upload.

Again, THANK you for all these great videos! - A fantastic look into our beautiful, and sometimes strange world.

I love this video, thank you for making it 💜

Watched this on Nebula and came back to comment here. Thank you for spreading the word like you do!

Just Thankyou for being there. Thankyou for this years work, it has been amazing. And thank you to Kata, I hope she finds her cats. I would like to go to Ant, it has been a hard year for me. Great video. I look forward to the next.

Outstanding, as always!

This is a great message. Thank you

fell in love with ur content a few years back now, thank you for keeping that love alive through the work ure doing. up the algorithm, lets do our part in making the world a better place

Great video as always, thanks for bringing attention to things that are beyond our usual headline. Merry Christmas from Germany!

Easily my favorite KZread channel. Great work!

I think you are redefined the gonzo journalism in digital age

Every video is such a great journey! Amazing storytelling

Well done sir. I would never have known of this. Thank you!

Here, take another well-earned pat on the back. Thank you for all the great stories you bring us!

It's a really, really high bar, but I think your videos from the FSM might be my absolute favorites from this channel. Also, thank you for avenging Amelia Earhart.

Beautiful work...❤

Nice! Thanks for sharing the story!

Thx for filming it and sharing it. 👍👍👍👍👍

Wow, how precious. Your most beautiful episode ever.

Great video, and thank you for sharing

You do such wonderful work, Evan and Katya! I hope this wonderful King's land will thrive for many generations and wish I had money to give.

Long live the King. Also we always say how great your channel is, but I just realized this is the best show ever made since the PBS Rick Steve's style travel vlogs used to air. Merry Christmas Dude

This channel does incredible work. I hope one day to be able to do something approaching the good you do. And I hope that if I ever do get do at least visit this amazing island, that I'm able to do something good while I'm there. I'm going to keep trying.

This was the most interesting video ive seen in a very long time

This channel is unite because things like this

Wanted to hear the Kings voice , thanks for the last bit !

Loving this FSM series

love your videos thank you

I am lucky to have found this Video - LOVE all the "unspoilt" places in the Pacific ....... and wherever such still exist on the Planet. Now, I have to see HOW I can try to get to visit this unspoilt place for a few days?

@RareEarthSeries

5 ай бұрын

The only way to spend the night is to help the Rohsa in a way that gets yourself invited. But I assure you, it's worth it.

I come original from the netherlands but live in the fillipines . I see the same pollution and problems as on this beautiful island ant ... My house is also on the beach and in a small rural village. Every morning I collect plastic garbage from the beach ☹️. At first the locals thought I was crazy for cleaning up the beach but after a few years i see more locals trying to take care of the area. The biggest problem is that they don't have the resources to deal with garbage collection on a huge scale and on the same are overwhelmed by the amount of industrial garbage that we consume everyday. They used to throw it in the ocean or bury it in the soil in pits. But later generations grow food on these buried garbage pits. As a result you can see in children what pollution can do in the human body. The soil that produce food and the fish they eat have high levels of heavy metals , micro plastic and pcb's. As a result there are woman with still born children , disease associated with pollution and more. The people realize this and want to change but politicians and industry are holding them back

A lovely location and story filled with hope

Love this video

Guest of a king. Might have been a better title.

To quote one of the dwarves from the Hobbit: There is one I could follow. There is one I could call king”