FAGATOGO MARKET | FAGATOGO FISH MARKET | Shopping Local, Fresh, and Sustainable in American Samoa
Wondering where to go for fresh and local food while in AMERICAN SAMOA?
This week we're taking you with us to check out the FAGATOGO MARKET.
We ended up going three times while making this video, to show you the experiences of going on different days and at different times.
Saturday morning is actually rather quiet, which surprised us. The first Friday of every month is usually very busy, with food venders and entertainment, but ever since the COVID-19 restrictions, it's been a quieter affair, but still with some delicious food venders. It turns out that Friday mornings are the time to come if you're looking for fresh produce and sea food, with the Fagatogo Fish Market open only on Friday mornings.
Let us know if you've been to the MARKET and what your experience was like.
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MAP OF AMERICAN SAMOA
salutations my friends. this is a map of American Samoa. American Samoa, located within the geographical region of Oceania, is one of only two possessions of the United States in the Southern Hemisphere, the other being Jarvis Island. Its total land area is 76.1 square miles—slightly larger than Washington, D.C.—consisting of five rugged, volcanic islands and two coral atolls.
Cockscomb Point on Pola Island is seen jutting into the ocean.
The five volcanic islands are Tutuila, Aunuʻu, Ofu, Olosega, and Taʻū. The coral atolls are Swains and Rose Atoll. Of the seven islands, Rose Atoll is the only uninhabited one; it is a Marine National Monument. American Samoa is the southernmost reach of the United States at fourteen degrees below the equator.
A view of American Samoa's Ofu Beach on Ofu Island in the Manuʻa Islands is nice too. excuse me. please comment about american samoa. continuing.
Due to its positioning in the South Pacific Ocean, it is frequently hit by tropical cyclones between November and April. Rose Atoll is the easternmost point of the territory. American Samoa's Rose Atoll is the southernmost point of the United States. American Samoa is home to the National Park of American Samoa.
The highest mountains are: Lata Mountain , 3,170 ft ; Matafao Peak, 2,141 ft; Piumafua, 2,095 ft; and Tumutumu , 1,621 ft . Mount Pioa, nicknamed the Rainmaker, is 1,718 ft. American Samoa is also home to some of the world's highest sea cliffs at 3,000 ft.
The Vailuluʻu seamount, an active submerged volcano, lies 28 miles east of Taʻū in American Samoa. It was discovered in 1975 and has since been studied by an international team of scientists, contributing towards understanding of the Earth's fundamental processes. Growing inside the summit crater of Vailuluʻu is an active underwater volcanic cone, named after Samoa's goddess of war, Nafanua.
American Samoa lies within two terrestrial ecoregions: Samoan tropical moist forests and Western Polynesian tropical moist forests. thats all for now. thanks for listening. please subscribe for the best maps and for the love of American Samoa. goodbye. #mapschool #maps #mapas #mapsolo #americansamoa #tutuila
American Samoa Island Travel Ep 4
Come along as we continue to explore the beautiful villages found on American Samoa. We offer some travel tips, visit Cost-U-Less, check out the Starkist Tuna Factory and meet more special people. We also drone many of the gorgeous beaches, along with the Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's mansions.
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Banded Snake Eel in American Samoa
Nope, its not a sea snake. It's a Banded Snake Eel, AKA Harlequin eel (Myrichthys colubrinus) . This is a small young eel, just over a foot long, in shallow lagoon waters foraging for crustaceans, fish eggs and very small fish. The Banded Snake Eel mimics banded sea snakes and can be found in the open during the day.
AMERICAN SAMOA: Wild and remote ALEGA ????️ BEACH, Pacific Ocean
American Samoa, Pacific Ocean - stunning Alega beach in American Samoa. Let's travel to American Samoa in the Pacific Ocean and let's visit the beautiful beach of Alega (Alega Beach) which is located on a village with the same name on the southeast coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. Tisa's Barefoot Bar is also in Alega Beach, which is a bar that also operates a fale sleeping four on Alega Beach. Alega beach has a secluded character and is removed from the village. Bus services are frequent between Alega and Pago Pago.
American Samoa is a U.S. territory covering 7 South Pacific islands and atolls. Tutuila, the largest island, is home to the capital Pago Pago, whose natural harbor is framed by volcanic peaks including 1,716-ft.-high Rainmaker Mountain. Divided between the islands Tutuila, Ofu and Ta‘ū, the National Park of American Samoa highlights the territory's tropical scenery with rainforests, beaches and reefs.
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Ask a Local: American Samoa
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Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa Season 2 - Episode 3
Who’s ready for another adventure? This week on “Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa”, Hughie and Young Sefa go on a cycle journey, which sees them ride into the sunset at Falealupo on Savaii. While on the Big Island, they head over to Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge and try their luck at Game Fishing. Will they catch anything? Watch and find out!
Faafetai lava to Outdoor Samoa and Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge.
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Ofu Beach & Lagoon - Hiking American Samoa part 5
Ofu Beach & Lagoon is part of the National Park of American Samoa. We had the entire beach and lagoon all to ourselves during most of our visit to this spectacular but hard-to-reach place. Both are showcased along with fruit bats, birds, tropical fish, turtles, rays, and sharks. I consider this film to be a personal masterpiece as I am sharing one of my favorite places in the entire world. Part 5 of 6 of our video series Hiking American Samoa. Filmed from June 20-29, 2023 during our 2nd trip to American Samoa and 7th trip to the South Pacific.
Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa
'Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa' is here with awesome adventures and a whole lot of fun and laughter.
This week Hughie and Young Sefa take to the water for some kayaking before trying something different at Lata Plantation.
Faafetai tele Le Vasa Resort, Sataoa Beach Fales, Vaimoana Seaside Lodge and Lata Plantation Development Ltd
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Filipino Community in American Samoa Sinulog 2019 Celebration
Check the beautiful place of Pago Pago, American Samoa and its Filipino Community celebrating the Sinulog Festival last January 2019.
American Samoa | The Forgotten US Territory | Ep 3
Come along as we continue exploring the gorgeous sites of American Samoa. This the only US territory that is south of the equator. On this journey we explore more beautiful villages from the beaches and the air with the drone.
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American Samoa | North & Eastside Villages | History & Travel | Ep 2
We travel east and north from Pago Pago to see more of American Samoa's beautiful villages from the ground to the air; driving and drone, with oceans, sea cliffs and stunning scenery. Along the way, we honor two fire fighters: Captain Mike Tipoti and Captain Allen Velega. Thank you for your service.
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Tuna Road
Tuna Town Pago Pago Starkist and Tri-Marine front road.
National Park of American Samoa in 62 Seconds
Natural Resources of the National Park of American Samoa in 62 seconds. Check it out. It only takes a minute (and 2 seconds).
Failolo | American Samoa
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Rescue at sea. The short story of the rescue of 3 Samoan fishermen presumed lost at sea.
Ever rescued somebody at Sea? Ever had a man overboard? These two questions are answered in this short video. This is the story of how we came to rescue these 3 people in the middle of nowhere. Please leave your own question in the comments and I will do my best to answer them with a short video.
EXPLORING THE ANAPE'APE'A SEA CAVES & SEA CLIFFS | AFONO, AMERICAN SAMOA | KAYAK ADVENTURES
Exploring American Samoa is one of our favorite things to do as a family. Today, we're showing you what we discovered near the village of AFONO. The legendary ANAPE'APE'A SEA CAVES were a bit of a struggle to get to, but once inside, they were incredible. Just thinking of how much history these caves have seen and what may have taken places in these places conjures pictures of long ago people and traditions in our minds.
Come along with us, as we show you the sea caves that have had historians and adventurers alike talking for years.
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02:16- Driving to Afono
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Our kids swimming in sea at Utulei, American Samoa
Another clip of our kids swimming in the sea during low tide at Utulei, American Samoa while the parents watched on. Many people like to come and swim in this spot every day.
Shipwreck in American Samoa Gone!
A long line fishing vessel that washed ashore in the village of Amouli decades ago has been polluting the bay and destroying the coral reef ever since. Finally, the wreck, or what was left of it, was removed from the water this week by a couple of excavators working on the road.