#Whale Tales
Whale Tales 2026 marks 20 years of marine research on Maui
Whale Trust concluded its 20th anniversary Whale Tales event in Kapalua last month, drawing hundreds of attendees to discuss the latest humpback whale research and the future of global ocean health.
Whale Trust brings global ocean elders together for an evening of wisdom and hope
Whale Trust will present Listening to the Ocean: An Evening of Conversation with Ocean Elders on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, as part of its 20th Annual Whale Tales celebration. The special event will bring together internationally recognized leaders in ocean science, exploration, and conservation for an evening of discussion focused on the future of the world’s oceans.
Five Maui youth can win snorkel trip with ocean explorer Sylvia Earle
Whale Trust is offering five Maui middle and high school students the opportunity to snorkel at the Olowalu Hope Spot with world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle on Feb. 22.
Whale Trust celebrates 25 years of marine conservation at Whale Tales 2026, Feb. 19-23
Whale Tales 2026, a Maui-based ocean conservation event, celebrates its 20th anniversary this February at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua featuring Nainoa Thompson, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Jean-Michel Cousteau, and more.
Whale Tales 2025: exclusive film screening, presentations and whale watches on Maui
Whale Trust hosts the 19th Annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 13-17 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. This year’s gathering offers an inspiring setting to connect with like-minded marine enthusiasts, featuring presentations by renowned scientists, conservationists, and photographers. Guests can also enjoy Benefit Whale Watches, an interactive Mauka to Makai Science Center featuring local organizations, and a Community Art Expo.
National Geographic’s Ocean Odyssey documentary takes center stage at Whale Tales on Maui
Whale Trust announces a documentary screening of National Geographic’s Incredible Animal Journeys on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The screening of the episode titled “Ocean Odysseys,” is part of the 18th annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 16-18, 2024.
17th Annual Whale Tales makes a splash this February at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua
Join leading scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists Feb. 17-20, 2023, to learn the latest in whale research and conservation.
16th Annual Whale Tales virtual program, March 26-27
Whale Tales returns for its 16th year, connecting the global whale enthusiast and marine science community with international researchers, creatives, and conservationists for a one-of-a-kind virtual experience, March 26-27, 2022.
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.
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.
A Whale of a Tale: Roger Payne’s Album of Humpback Songs Still Resonates 50 Years Later
The 2021 Whale Tales virtual event Feb. 13 and 14 on Maui will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking album “Songs of the Humpback Whale” by Roger Payne and Scott McVay.
Maui’s 15th Whale Tales Goes Virtual Feb. 13-14 with Kickoff Guest Roger Payne
More than 50 international scientists, photographers, musicians, videographers and conservationists will share 25 TED-style sessions and 30 check-ins from around the world at the virtual 15th Annual Whale Tales on Feb. 13 and 14.
