Hidden Hawaii

Explore Hawaii's secrets. Witness the fiery birth of Loihi, the newest Hawaiian island, 4,000 feet beneath the surface of the ocean, and scale the highest sea cliffs in the world in search of the rare Alula plant which finds shelter in this beautiful land of lava flows and tropical rainforests. Discovered by the Polynesians centuries ago, Hawaii has seen dramatic changes since its exploration by Europeans. HIDDEN HAWAII details the struggle to maintain a balance in this delicate ecosystem where much remains unexplored and unknown.