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855 humpback whales counted during third Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count for 2024 season
Volunteers counted a total of 855 whales throughout the state Saturday during the third coordinated event held this season. Similar counts held earlier this season resulted in a total of 2,124 whales observed on Jan. 27, and 2,141 whales observed on Feb. 24, 2024.
Whale Count to Run Despite Government Shutdown
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place on Jan. 26, 2019 despite the federal government shutdown.
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill five primary and two alternate seats on its advisory council.
Sanctuary To Remain Focused On Humpback Whales
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has withdrawn its proposal to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary around Hawaiʻi, and will instead remain focused on humpback whales.
Whale Sanctuary to Hold Advisory Council Meeting
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will hold a public advisory council meeting in Honolulu on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Proposed Expansion/Focus of Whale Sanctuary, Comment Deadline June 19
Friday, June 19, 2015 is the deadline for public comment on a proposal to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to include multiple marine species.
Public Meetings Begin on Humpback Whale Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration begins a series of public meetings this week to educate the public and solicit comment on a proposal to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to include multiple marine species.
Proposed Expansion of Whale Sanctuary Under Review
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week announced a proposed plan to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to include multiple marine species.
Free Sanctuary Lectures Offered at Old Lahaina Courthouse
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will extend its outreach to West Maui with weekly lectures held at the Old Lahaina Courthouse.
Maui Sailing Canoe Mast Stolen
Club leaders say their sailing canoe, Hoku Holo o Ke Kai was pushed into the ocean along with its Bigfoot trolley on or around Easter Sunday. The canoe was found undamaged, but the mast was stolen.
Renovated Whale Sanctuary Visitor Center Blessed
A blessing ceremony was held on Wednesday to recognize the recent renovation of a historic building on Maui, dedicated to whale research and marine education.
VIDEO: Whale Response & Research Vessel Dedicated on Maui
The vessel will help in efforts to free whales that get entangled in fishing gear. Entanglement has been identified as a primary threat to the species, with more than 50% of humpbacks in some regions having been recently entangled, according to sanctuary staff estimates.
New Boat on Maui to Support Whale Response and Research
A blessing ceremony will be held on Wednesday for a new vessel on Maui that will support whale response and research efforts throughout the state. The 38-foot Research Vessel Koholā was named after the Hawaiian word for whale.
