#Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctua
Whale Count to Run Despite Government Shutdown
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place on Jan. 26, 2019 despite the federal government shutdown.
Hawai‘i Humpback Whale Season Underway
Approaching humpback whales when on or in the water within 100 yards or within 1,000 feet by air is illegal.
Free Public Lecture on Pacific Humpback Whales, Dec. 18
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Chief Scientist Jens Currie will be a featured speaker at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary on Dec. 18.
NOAA to Host Ocean-Friendly Car Wash
For the first time ever in Hawai’i, NOAA will host an ocean-friendly charity car wash.
Annual Ridge to Reef Rendezvous Set for Oct. 27
The 9th Annual Ridge to Reef Rendezvous at Kahekili Beach Park promises for all ages.
Keiki & ‘Ohana Invited to Catch & Release Fishing Tournament
The popular Keiki & ʻOhana Catch & Release Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.
Koholā Brewery to Host Science Night
The Koholā Brewery and West Maui Ridge to Reef present Science Night at Koholā Brewery.
NOAA Fisheries Announces Annual Monk Seal Count
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host its 1st Annual Main Hawaiian Islands Monk Seal Count.
Humpback Whales are Navigating an Ocean of Change
Maui’s Ed Lyman started getting calls from whale watching companies in Hawaii, asking why the whales were arriving so late.
Maui Conservation Program Accepting Internship Applications
Applications are now being accepted for Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono, an internship program specifically designed to help develop Maui’s next generation of conservation leaders.
Whale Entanglement Lecture with Ed Lyman, April 26
During his lecture, he will describe the difficult and sometimes dangerous task of disentangling 40-ton whales
Sanctuary Saturday! Whale Visitor Center Now Open on Last Saturdays
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in Kīhei is now open on the last Saturday of each month.
135 Whales Sighted in 15 Minutes
More than 649 volunteers gathered data from the shores of 44 sites off O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island during the second Sanctuary Whale Count event in 2018.
172 Humpbacks Spotted During Peak of Sanctuary Whale Count
A total of 172 whale sightings were seen during the 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed Off Maui
An entangled adult humpback whale was freed from 285 feet of line off Mākena Beach, Maui on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Maui High Alum, Tiare Holm Named Director of National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation today announced the hiring of Tiare Turang Holm as its Hawaiʻi Director.
Hawai‘i Humpback Whale Season Underway
As 12,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaiʻi each year. Approaching humpback whales within 100 yards or within 1,000 feet by air is illegal.
UPDATE: Entangled Subadult Humpback Whale Cut Free Off Maui
A whale was entangled in large gauge electrical cable deeply embedded in its mouth. All gear except what could not be pulled was successfully removed.
Kīhei Flood Aftermath: Cleanup of Muddy Mess
Crews worked into the early afternoon on Wednesday to clean up mud and debris that had accumulated along South Kīhei Road as the result of flash flooding …
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill five primary and two alternate seats on its advisory council.
