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The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary was created by Congress in 1992 to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. The sanctuary, which lies within the shallow (less than 600 feet), warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands, constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats.

Through education, outreach, research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i.

Find out more about the sanctuary.

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The Sanctuary Education and Learning Center is located in Kihei, Maui. Other offices are located around the state.

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Kihei Facility Project
Learn about the new Sanctuary Learning Center that is being built in Kihei, Maui.

Sanctuary FAQs
Why was the sanctuary established? What are the regulations within the sanctuary? Find answers here to some of these frequently asked questions.

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Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Discover the other marine protected areas that are part of the National Marine Sanctuary System.


Pacific Islands Region
The sanctuary is part of the Pacific Islands Region. Learn more about the other sites and efforts occuring in the Pacific Islands.

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Main Office: 6600 Kalaniana`ole Hwy, #301, Honolulu, HI 96825
phone: 808-397-2651 toll free 1-888-55-WHALE
fax: 808-397-2650
Sanctuary Learning Center: 726 South Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
phone: 808-879-2818 toll free 1-800-831-4888
fax: 808-874-3815