This environment supports a diverse range of fish and wildlife, sustains subsistence activities such as crab harvesting, and provides recreational opportunities including canoeing.
[10] Nuʻuuli was historically notable as the home of the cannibalistic and cruel orator chief Mageafaigā (Lagafuaina), who is mentioned in the legends of Tutuila and the Manuʻa Islands.
Despite objections from the village pastor regarding the canoe’s provocative name, Satani became a symbol of pride and competitive spirit for Nuʻuuli.
[15] In the summer of 2024, two fires destroyed two buildings in Nuʻuuli: the chapel of the Church of Latter Day Saints and the Nu'uuli Shopping Center.
However, these actions proved ineffective when Boucher's successor, A.C. Kail, chose to engage with the Mau movement in Nuʻuuli and support their objectives.
Prior to his arrival, Mau movement supporters from Nuʻuuli canvassed villages, encouraging residents to boycott meetings with the new governor.
Soliai of Nuʻuuli, with Helen Wilson acting as his translator, attempted to explain that it was customary to first meet the governor and discuss matters generally before consulting their community.
However, Governor Pollock insisted, questioning Soliai's activities and implying neglect of traditional duties such as gathering thatch with women.
When Governor Pollock demanded a specific request, Soliai proposed the establishment of a council funded by increased taxes to facilitate collaborative governance between Samoans and Americans.
Judge Hall opposed this proposal, arguing that tax increases would be unpopular and that the existing Fono was sufficient for lawmaking.
Subsequently, a malaga — an organized inter-village visit — was conducted from Nuʻuuli to the Eastern District, resulting in the arrest of one hundred young men for demonstrating.
[19] Chris Taliutafa Young, a descendant of Tui Manuʻa Matelita, joined the Mau movement at Nuʻuuli and rose to a leadership role as it matured and took on a political-party-like status.
A Samoan orator remarked that the people felt honored by the Governor's willingness to engage in dialogue and listen to their concerns, unlike previous administrations that had treated them with contempt.
Following the meeting, Governor Graham recommended to the U.S. Navy's secretary a strategy of patient and attentive listening to prevent conflicts.
Western Samoans played a key role in constructing the Mau meeting house in Nuʻuuli, which was considered the true Fono before the establishment of the current legislative body.
[29] While the marshes and swamps in American Sāmoa mostly feature plant species commonly found throughout the United States, mangrove wetlands that support mature forests—such as those in the village of Nuʻuuli — are rare.
[31][32] Rare species found here include Xylocarpus moluccensis (leʻileʻi) and the uncommon shrub Sophora tomentosa, which is also reported on Aunuʻu.