#humpback whales
‘Go Slow–Whales Below’ initiative aims for boater and whale safety during peak winter koholā season
The “Go Slow – Whales Below” initiative is urging mariners to exercise caution as humpback whale season reaches its peak in Hawaiian waters. The safety warning follows the recent discovery of a humpback whale calf off the west coast of Oʻahu with a large gash across its back, an injury likely caused by a vessel […]
Maui leads state in whale sightings during January survey of koholā
Volunteers counted 694 humpback whales off the shores of Maui during the annual Great Whale Count, the highest number recorded among the islands during the first coordinated survey of the 2026 season. The Pacific Whale Foundation and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary coordinated the event, mobilizing 433 volunteers across 43 sites throughout […]
Maui’s major winter attraction – the humpback whales — are back, drawing visitors to recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Study unveils humpback whales found in deep tropics during breeding season
A study recently published in Frontiers has unveiled an interesting facet about humpback
whales: they venture far beyond their traditional breeding grounds, traveling to the deep
tropical oceans during the winter months.
Humpback Whales movie rescheduled to Old Lahaina Prison, Feb. 25
Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced that the movie Humpback Whales which was cancelled last week due to forecasted high winds, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at a new location – the Old Lahaina Prison.
Free Movie in the Park in Lahaina returns with ‘Humpback Whales’
“Humpback Whales” is an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals.
Pacific Whale Foundation to host inaugural Great Beach Cleanup on four days in February
The Pacific Whale Foundation is encouraging Maui residents and visitors to celebrate the annual return of migrating humpback whales to Maui Nui by participating in its inaugural Great Beach Cleanup.
Kimo’s Maui launching new environmental presentation series: ‘Mālama ʻĀina’
The free inaugural presentation on Nov. 4 will feature a talk on humpback whales with representatives of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Free ocean learning kits are available Saturday to students on Maui
Free ocean leraning kits will be distributed to students on Maui on Oct. 1 at sites sponsored by the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Whale tails reveal travel between Hawaiʻi and Mexico in same breeding seasons
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.
World Whale Day celebration Feb. 20 at Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center is offering a variety of activities to learn more about Hawaiʻi’s humpback whales during its 2022 World Whale Day celebration on Sunday, Feb. 20.
Slow down! Whales are in town: New boat speed recommendations around humpbacks
Boaters are being asked to reduce transit speeds to 15 knots or less, and slow to six knots when within 400 yards of humpbacks, when approaching and departing the area.
Keiki can learn about the ocean at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, starting Feb. 19
Kids can learn about marine animals, including humpback whales, Hawaiian green sea turtles and sharks, during the Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Aloha series that will be at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center during Keiki Club, starting Feb. 19.
What’s happening at the 16th annual Whale Tales event on Maui?
The 16th annual Whale Tales program on Maui will take place February through April, featuring international scientists, photographers and conservationists providing immersive virtual and in-person learning.
Foundation launches whale-watching program for Maui County students
The nonprofit Pacific Whale foundation (PWF) has launched an innovative whale-watch program exclusive to Maui County students.
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 […]
Pioneering Smart Buoy Installed at Maui’s Mala Reef for Worldwide Coral Preservation
A pioneering smart buoy and mooring system to collect realtime data was installed at Mala Reef by the Kohola Film Project as part of a global initiative launched by Aqualink to preserve coral reefs.
Humpback Sighting Marks Start of Whale Season
Captains aboard a tour boat off the coast of Kauaʻi may have spotted the first humpback whale of the season.
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.
Founder of Pacific Whale Foundation Undergoes Cancer Treatment
Kaufman and the organization say they are still going strong in the face of this health challenge with 2018 slated to be one of the most prolific years
