#Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
Sanctuary Running Modified Humpback Whale Count but Public Can Still Help
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will run a modified Ocean Count program for 2021 without the normal participation of volunteers. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, sites will be monitored by trained site leaders working individually or with one person. The 2021 Ocean Counts are scheduled for the following Saturdays: Jan. 30, Feb. 27 […]
Decomposing whale carcass washes up in Hana, Maui
By Wendy Osher (Update 4:39 p.m. 7/30/10) A dead sperm whale continues to float in waters off of Hana Maui. The carcass was observed in waters near Makaalae Thursday afternoon, but residents say the dead whale was first seen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Crews from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources were […]
DLNR Officers Host Weekend Outreach on Maui
Enforcement officers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), will be at several locations on Maui this weekend helping to educate ocean users about humpback whales, monk seals, sea turtles, and other marine protected species. DOCARE officers along with staff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
