At first, there were millions of years during which the atoll was untouched by men because there were no men. Abundant coral flourished all around and its waters teemed with thousands of fish, hundreds of kinds. It was the most beautiful place on Earth, by one particular aesthetic measure; beautiful, but unobserved by intelligence ( Read more... )

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We couldn’t have had a more perfect day for the walk through the State Preserve out to see the elephant seals. Bright and clear, warm but not hot, breezy but not windy. We strolled along the trail at a reasonable pace, slow enough to keep an eye out for animal life along the path. Why look, right there: a pair of lizards!

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