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Volunteers wanted for MOC Marine Institute and SHARKastics Reef Cleanup
The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute and SHARKastics will host a collaborative reef cleanup along Sugar Beach on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 to 11 a.m.
Moon the inspiring injured humpback whale hasn’t been seen since early December
Moon has been followed by the Pacific Whale Foundation for nearly 15 years, but the last time researchers saw her in Maui waters she was suffering badly from a believed boat strike.
Entangled sea turtle rehabilitated and released 84 days after rescue off Maui
A juvenile green sea turtle was returned to the ocean on Wednesday after it was rescued late last year and nursed back to health over the past three months.
Hawai‘i Humpback Whale Season Underway, Mariners Urged to Maintain Safe Distance
While some whales have already arrived, the majority will be in Hawai‘i between January and March. Iconic humpback whales in Hawai‘i are protected by state and federal agencies. Approaching humpback whales when on or in the water within 100 yards or within 1,000 feet by air (including drones) can impact the animals and is illegal.
Rescued Honu Returned to Ocean After Entanglement
The honu was rescued in late November when it was found entangled in fishing line. A Sea Turtle Rescue Team returned her to the ocean over the weekend.