#whale entanglement
Two whales freed of life-threatening entangling gear in separate incidents off Maui
Two humpback whales were freed of life-threatening entanglements on Jan. 8 and 9 off the coast of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. These most recent responses bring the total number of humpback whale entanglement cases since mid-December to eight.
Free Webinar “Catch and Release: Large Whale Entanglement Response in Hawaiʻi” Oct. 1
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host the October edition of its “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” featuring Maria Harvey, on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Entangled subadult humpback whale freed of gear off Hawaiʻi Island
A subadult humpback whale was freed from a life-threatening entanglement of rope and buoys during a NOAA-led team response on Tuesday off Hawaiʻi Island’s Kona coast.
Whale season reminders as humpbacks return to Hawaiian waters
November marks the traditional start of the 2022-2023 whale season at the sanctuary. Humpback whales are generally seen in Hawai‘i from November into May each year, with the peak season running from January through March, according to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary hosts Webinar on whale season
Sanctuary staff will provide presentations about recent scientific findings and the upcoming 2022-2023 whale season.
Sanctuary Hosts Pre-Whale Season Presentation, Nov. 13
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary in Kīhei will host presentations about the upcoming 2019-2020 whale season on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Federal Rule Proposed to Protect Pacific Humpback Whale Habitat
Endangered Whales Threatened by Fishing Gear, Ship Strikes, Oil Spills
NOAA: 76 Large Whale US Entanglements in 2017
The National Marine Fisheries Service confirmed 76 cases of large whale entanglements in fishing gear or marine debris in US waters last year.
Drone Program to Support Maui Whale Entanglement Response
A new initiative provides aerial support using small drones for large whale entanglement response efforts off Maui.
VIDEO: 22 Whales Disentangled From 9,500 Feet of Line Over 13 Years
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reports that the close of the 2015 whale season marks 13 years of whale rescue operations by the Hawaiian Islands Disentanglement Network. Since its inception in 2002, the network has freed 22 large whales from life threatening entanglements, and removed more than 9,500 feet of large gauge line from the entangled whales.
Humpback Whale Freed of Life-Threatening Entanglement
An adult humpback whale was freed of hundreds of feet of small gauge line during a successful disentanglement effort conducted this morning in waters off of West Maui.
Whale Calf Observed Breaching and Active
A whale calf, believed to be same one rescued from entangled line earlier this month, was observed breaching and active in Maui waters, according to the Pacific Whale Foundation.
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.
Whale Calf Freed From “Life Threatening” Entanglement
The entanglement, which was located just forward of the calf’s pectoral fins, was considered life threatening because of the rapid growth of the animal. So far this year, PWF vessels have confirmed four entanglements in Maui County waters.
Confessions of a Whale Disentangler: Sanctuary Lecture Today
The talk, entitled, “A Cut Above: Confessions of a Whale Disentangler,” will explore past adventures and provide an update of the most recent endeavors of the Hawaiian Islands Entanglement Response Network.
Humpback Whale Freed of Entanglement in Maui Waters
Authorities say the entanglement was the third reported and confirmed this season, and the first successful response of the 2012-2013 season. The animal was found and reported by the tour vessel, Man-of-War, last Friday near Lahaina.
