#whale season hawaii
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 sanctuary reminds boaters: ‘Go slow for whales below’
Each year between November and May, thousands of Koholā (humpback whales) return to Hawai‘i to breed, give birth and nurse their young. During this special time of year, boaters are reminded to reduce their speed and keep a safe and legal distance around whales.
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.
997 whales spotted during 2nd Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count
A total of 596 humpback whales were observed during the Great Whale Count on Maui, for a grand total of 997 spotted throughout the state.
On Maui, Great Whale Count volunteers collected data from 12 sites during 15-minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. A total of 105 whales were observed during the 11:30-11:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
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.
The Whales Are Back! Reminder: “Be Whale Aware”
The whales are back, and lucky spectators have been catching glimpses of the majestic creatures in waters off Maui over the past few weeks.
