Pius Mau Piailug

Pius Mau Piailug, also known as Papa Mau, was a renowned Micronesian navigator and master of traditional wayfinding techniques. He gained international recognition for his efforts to preserve and teach the ancient art of navigation without instruments, using natural cues from the stars, ocean swells, and wildlife. His contributions to traditional navigation have had a lasting impact on cultural heritage in the Pacific Islands and beyond.