MARK TRAIL: @ woodworker – I checked on Google, and Hawaii is in the Polynesia region of the South Pacific (along with Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, etc.). The Melanesia region has the Republic of Fiji, and other islands, and Guam & Palau are in the Micronesia region (of the South Pacific). Shades of Mary Martin & Ezio Pinza and Bali Hai! I’m betting that wrecked boat, the Elizabeth D., was the source of the invasive fire ants.
MARK TRAIL: @ woodworker – I checked on Google, and Hawaii is in the Polynesia region of the South Pacific (along with Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, etc.). The Melanesia region has the Republic of Fiji, and other islands, and Guam & Palau are in the Micronesia region (of the South Pacific). Shades of Mary Martin & Ezio Pinza and Bali Hai! I’m betting that wrecked boat, the Elizabeth D., was the source of the invasive fire ants.