Voyagers in Samoa tap into their cultures’ traditions to connect with the ocean. The preferred means of travel? The Va’a (pronounce “vaka”), a canoe traditionally used by the Polynesians to travel across the Pacific Ocean. The Va’a is not just a means of transportation — it’s a way to connect with other cultures while learning to live in harmony with nature. Conservation International works with the Samoa Voyaging Society to celebrate the tradition of “wayfinding” with the Va’a — and to raise awareness of threats to the ocean including overfishing and climate change. Human Nature spoke with Captain Fani Bruun of the Samoa Voyaging Society, who set sail today on a voyage around New Zealand . Here, she describes being a voyager in an age where modern conveniences and the pull of technology are outpacing tradition. Q: What does voyaging mean to you? A: Ironically, I never went into voyaging thinking I’d become a voyager.…