#whale distance
Mother/calf whale pairs in Hawaiian waters warrant extra care by ocean users
With the return of humpback whales to Hawaiʻi waters, including some early reports of multiple mother/calf pairs, ocean users are reminded to keep a safe and legal distance and mariners are asked to reduce their speed.
Public Reminded to Keep Safe Distance From Whales
The US Coast Guard issued a reminder today of federal regulations that prohibit coming within 100 yards of whales when on the water, and 1,000 feet of them when operating an aircraft. The reminder comes as humpback whales enter the peak season in their annual return to the Hawaiian Islands.