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Residents and visitors are being urged to stay out of the ocean off of Molokaʻi’s south shore, near the remains of a koholā, or humpback whale, that died July 10, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources. The now deceased whale and her calf spent more than two […]

The Pacific Whale Foundation has helped publish a new study that documents the longest individual humpback whale movements ever recorded—including one animal tracked crossing more than 8,700 miles between Brazil and Australia over 22 years. The foundation was a co-lead organization on the research, published May 20 in the journal Royal Society Open Science. The […]

Whale Trust hosts the 19th Annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 13-17 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. This year’s gathering offers an inspiring setting to connect with like-minded marine enthusiasts, featuring presentations by renowned scientists, conservationists, and photographers. Guests can also enjoy Benefit Whale Watches, an interactive Mauka to Makai Science Center featuring local organizations, and a Community Art Expo.

A collaborative study by six international research organizations revealed the discovery of two humpback whales that traveled between the breeding grounds of Hawai’i and Mexico – about 3,728 miles – in the same winter.