| January |
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| Tuesday, 6th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Monk Seal Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on Hawaiian monk seals. |
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| Saturday, 10th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
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| Place: Mokupapapa Center, Hilo |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253 |
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| Description: |
| Hilo Site Leader Training for the 2009 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
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| Sunday, 11th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
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| Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253 |
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| Description: |
| Kona Site Leader Training for the 2009 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
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| Tuesday, 13th |
| O`ahu |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
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| Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office - Conference Room |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 ext. 253 |
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| Description: |
| O`ahu Site Leader Training for the 2009 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
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| Tuesday, 13th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Whale Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on humpback whales. |
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| Wednesday, 14th |
| O`ahu |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
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| Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office - Conference Room |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 ext. 253 |
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| Description: |
| O`ahu Site Leader Training for the 2009 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. Please note this session is for returning site leaders only. New site leaders are asked to attend the training on January 13. |
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| Tuesday, 20th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Monk Seal Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on Hawaiian monk seals. |
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| Saturday, 24th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Whale Count Lecture |
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| Place: Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria, 4431 nuhou Street, Lihue |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
| Prepare for the Sanctuary Ocean Count at this whale lecture. Preregistration required! |
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| Monday, 26th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 27th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Whale Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on humpback whales. |
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| Wednesday, 28th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 28th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Friday, 30th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Saturday, 31st |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
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| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary: (O`ahu) 808-397-2651 ext. 253, (Hawai`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253, (Kaua`i) 808-246-2860 |
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| Description: |
| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in February and March - Register Now! |
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| February is Humpback Whale Month! |
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| Download a Special Humpback Whale Month Calendar! |
| Kaua`i ~ Maui ~ O`ahu (Hawai`i Island Not Available) |
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| Monday, 2nd |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 4th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 4th |
| O`ahu |
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| Whale Wednesdays in Waikiki |
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| Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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| Description: |
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Join the sanctuary for this fun family activity. Kids will learn about humpback whales while taking part in art activities. This program takes approximately 30 minutes and will repeat throughout the morning. This event will take place outside the Shorebird restaurant at the Outrigger Reef Hotel.
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| Wednesday, 4th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Thursday, 5th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Veranda Whale Watch |
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| Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 6th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau/Spencer Beach Park |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 6th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Friday, 6th |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Diamond Head |
| Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Pack a brown bag lunch and join sanctuary staff for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to this event that is located at the second scenic lookout past the Diamond Head Lighthouse as you exit Waikiki. See you there!
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| Saturday, 7th |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales Day! |
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| Place: Diamond Head Lookout, Oahu |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Sanctuary staff and volunteers will be available to help you spot humpback whales. February is the peak of whale season in Hawaii, so don’t miss this fun opportunity. Bring a hat, your sunglasses, and a pair of binoculars (if you have them) and join the fun!
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| Saturday, 7th |
| Maui |
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| Sanctuary REEF Survey & Snorkel |
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| Place: Maluaka Beach in front of Maui Prince Hotel |
| Time: 8:30 a.m. sharp |
| Contact: Emily Carlson, Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Join the Citizen Scientist Program and learn to use the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) survey which allows volunteers to collect and report information on marine fish populations using the roving diver technique. The data is housed in a publicly accessible database on REEF's Website. This data can be used by resource agencies and affect management decisions.
Bring a snack or lunch, and talk story after the snorkel. Please arrive by 8:30am so buddy pairs and slates can be organized and so we can get started on time. Hope to see you there!
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| Monday, 9th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| O`ahu |
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| Whale Wednesdays in Waikiki |
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| Place: Waikiki Aquarium |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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| Description: |
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Join the sanctuary for this fun family activity. Kids will learn about humpback whales while taking part in art activities. This program takes approximately 30 minutes and will repeat throughout the morning. Admission to the Waikiki Aquarium required.
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Ocean Voyagers Video Presentation |
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| Place: Koloa Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
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Description: Join the sanctuary for this special humpback whale video presentation.
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| Friday, 13th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau/Spencer Beach Park |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 13th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Thursday, 12th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Veranda Whale Watch |
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| Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 13th |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Halona Blowhole |
| Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Pack a brown bag lunch and join sanctuary staff for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to this event that is located at the Halona Blowhole lookout. See you there!
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| Friday to Sunday, 13th to 15th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Quest |
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| Place: Kapalua Ritz Carlton |
| Time: Throughout the weekend |
| Contact: Whale Quest Kapalua: 1-888-665-9160 |
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| Description: |
| Whale Quest Kapalua celebrates Maui's most famous visitors, the humpback whale, through educational seminars, whale watch excursions, interactive educational displays, art and photo exhibitions, and a Charity Golf Tournament. Naturalists from leading scientific institutions join visitors and residents for this fun and interactive weekend. |
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| Saturday, 14th Happy Valentine's Day! |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales Day! |
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| Place: Lana`i Lookout, Oahu |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Sanctuary staff and volunteers will be available to help you spot humpback whales. February is the peak of whale season in Hawaii, so don’t miss this fun opportunity. Bring a hat, your sunglasses, and a pair of binoculars (if you have them) and join the fun!
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| Monday, 16th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 17th |
| O`ahu |
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| Ocean Voyager Video and Sanctuary Presentation |
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| Place: Kahuku Public and School Library, 56-490 Kam. Hwy. |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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| Description: |
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Don’t miss this special showing of Ocean Voyager, a film that takes viewers info the world of a humpback whale mother and calf. Also, learn about the sanctuary and what it’s doing to protect Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| O`ahu |
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| Whale Wednesdays in Waikiki |
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| Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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| Description: |
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Join the sanctuary for this fun family activity. Kids will learn about humpback whales while taking part in art activities. This program takes approximately 30 minutes and will repeat throughout the morning. This event will take place outside the Shorebird restaurant at the Outrigger Reef Hotel.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Maui |
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| Ocean Voyager Video (and monthly volunteer meeting) |
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| Place: Sanctuary Education Center in Kihei |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Don’t miss this special showing of Ocean Voyager, a film that takes viewers info the world of a humpback whale mother and calf. This event is open to anyone in the public. The Maui monthly volunteer meeting will also be held at this time.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Ocean Voyagers Video Presentation |
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| Place: Koloa Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
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Description: Join the sanctuary for this special humpback whale video presentation.
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| Thursday, 19th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Veranda Whale Watch |
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| Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 20th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau/Spencer Beach Park |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 20th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Friday, 20th |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Diamond Head |
| Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Pack a brown bag lunch and join sanctuary staff for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to this event that is located at the second scenic lookout past the Diamond Head Lighthouse as you exit Waikiki. See you there!
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| Saturday, 21st |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales Day! |
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| Place: Makapuu Point, Oahu |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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| Description: |
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Sanctuary staff and volunteers will be available to help you spot humpback whales. February is the peak of whale season in Hawaii, so don’t miss this fun opportunity. Bring a hat, your sunglasses, and a pair of binoculars (if you have them) and join the fun!
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| Saturday, 21st |
| Maui |
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| Whale Day |
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| Place: Kalama Park, Kihei |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Pacific Whale Foundation: 1-800-942-5311 |
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| Description: |
| This free, all-day celebration-in-the-park is hosted by the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation and includes live music by some of Hawaii’s top recording stars, great food by popular Maui restaurants, a gigantic craft fair featuring more than 100 local artists, environmental displays, activities for children, a parade (at 9 a.m.) and lots of information about whales! Whale Day is free and open to all. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kalama Park in Kihei. Be sure to stop by the sanctuary's education booth. |
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| Saturday, 21st |
| Kaua`i |
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| Whale Count Lecture |
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| Place: County of Kaua`i Civic Center, Rooms 2A/2B, 4444 Rice Street, Lihue |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
| Prepare for the Sanctuary Ocean Count at this whale lecture. Preregistration required! |
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| Monday, 23rd |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 24th |
| O`ahu |
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| Ocean Voyager Video and Sanctuary Presentation |
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| Place: Pearl City Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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| Description: |
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Don’t miss this special showing of Ocean Voyager, a film that takes viewers info the world of a humpback whale mother and calf. Also, learn about the sanctuary and what it’s doing to protect Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 24th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Ocean Voyagers Video Presentation |
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| Place: Koloa Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
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Description: Join the sanctuary for this special humpback whale video presentation.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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| Description: |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| O`ahu |
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| Whale Wednesdays in Waikiki |
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| Place: Waikiki Aquarium |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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Join the sanctuary for this fun family activity. Kids will learn about humpback whales while taking part in art activities. This program takes approximately 30 minutes and will repeat throughout the morning. Admission to the Waikiki Aquarium required.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Thursday, 26th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Veranda Whale Watch |
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| Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Thursday, 26th |
| O`ahu |
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| Ocean Voyager Video Presentation |
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| Place: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 252 |
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Don’t miss this special showing of Ocean Voyager, a film that takes viewers info the world of a humpback whale mother and calf. Also, learn about the sanctuary and what it’s doing to protect Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Friday, 27th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau/Spencer Beach Park |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Kona Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join the sanctuary to watch whales from the shoreline. Learn about their behavior and more! |
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| Friday, 27th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Friday, 27th |
| O`ahu |
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| Watch Whales with the Sanctuary |
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| Place: Halona Blowhole |
| Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249 |
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Pack a brown bag lunch and join sanctuary staff for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to this event that is located at the Halona Blowhole lookout. See you there!
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| Saturday, 28th |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
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| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary: (O`ahu) 808-397-2651 ext. 253, (Hawai`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253, (Kaua`i) 808-246-2860 |
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| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in March - Register Now! |
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| March |
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| Monday, 2nd |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 3rd |
| Hawai`i |
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| Whale Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Description: |
| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on humpback whales. |
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| Wednesday, 4th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 4th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Friday, 6th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Saturdays, 7th - 28th |
| O`ahu |
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| Ocean Awareness Training |
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| Place: Sheraton Waikiki (1 extra session will be held at Waikiki Aquarium) |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Saturdays) |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: 397-2651 x 249 |
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Local environmental organizations on O`ahu are joining forces to offer this Ocean Awareness certification course to the community. Participants that complete the entire program will receive a C.O.R.A.L (Care of our Culture, Ocean, Reefs and Animal Life) Card that demonstrates one’s ocean knowledge. Basic ocean topics, including marine protected species and current issues will be covered during the training. Registration is required. The program fee is $20.00. Download the flyer for more information.
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| Saturday, 7th |
| Maui |
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| Sanctuary REEF Survey & Snorkel |
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| Place: Maluaka Beach in front of Maui Prince Hotel |
| Time: 8:30 a.m. sharp |
| Contact: Emily Carlson, Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join the Citizen Scientist Program and learn to use the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) survey which allows volunteers to collect and report information on marine fish populations using the roving diver technique. The data is housed in a publicly accessible database on REEF's Website. This data can be used by resource agencies and affect management decisions.
Bring a snack or lunch, and talk story after the snorkel. Please arrive by 8:30am so buddy pairs and slates can be organized and so we can get started on time. Hope to see you there!
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| Monday, 9th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 10th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Monk Seal Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on Hawaiian monk seals. |
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 11th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Friday, 13th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Monday, 16th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Tuesday, 17th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Whale Lecture and Talk Story |
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| Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 327-3697 |
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| Join Hawai`i Programs Coordinator Justin Viezbicke for this special lecture on humpback whales. |
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 18th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Friday, 20th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Saturday, 21st |
| Kaua`i |
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| Whale Count Lecture |
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| Place: County of Kaua`i Civic Center, Rooms 2A/2B, 4444 Rice Street, Lihue |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Kaua`i Sanctuary Office: (808) 246-2860 |
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| Description: |
| Prepare for the Sanctuary Ocean Count at this whale lecture. Preregistration required! |
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| Monday, 23rd |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| Maui |
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| 45 Ton Talk – Interactive Humpback Whale Presentation |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Join us for this fun presentation on Hawaii’s humpback whales. This presentation is open to the public and resort guests.
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| Wednesday, 25th |
| O`ahu |
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| Shark Lecture |
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| Place: Sanctuary Conference Room, O`ahu |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 |
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Join us for this educational presentation on Hawai`i's sharks by researcher Toby Daly-Engel. Learn about their reproduction and more.
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| Friday, 27th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Whalers Village – Kaanapali Resort Boardwalk |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| Saturday, 28th |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
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| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary: (O`ahu) 808-397-2651 ext. 253, (Hawai`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253, (Kaua`i) 808-246-2860 |
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| Description: |
| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This is the last Sanctuary Ocean Count in 2009 - Mark your calendar now for 2010! |
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| Sunday, 29th - through Friday, April 3rd |
| Maui |
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| The First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort, Maui |
Time: See conference website  for more information |
| Contact: 1-888-55-WHALE |
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The sanctuary is co-hosting the First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas. This special conference is bringing together managers, scientists and educators from marine mammal protected areas from around the world.
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| Monday, 30th |
| Maui |
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| Whale Information Station |
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| Place: Maui Ocean Center |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: (808) 879-2818 |
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Visit the sanctuary’s interactive whale education station to learn about Hawaii’s humpback whales.
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| April |
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| Wednesday, 1st through Friday 3rd (begins on Sunday, March 29th) |
| Maui |
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| The First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas |
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| Place: Grand Wailea Resort, Maui |
| Time: See conference website for more information |
| Contact: 1-888-55-WHALE |
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The sanctuary is co-hosting the First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas. This special conference is bringing together managers, scientists and educators from marine mammal protected areas from around the world.
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Saturday, 11th |
| O`ahu |
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| Mauka to Makai Expo |
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| Place: Waikiki Aquarium |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Waikiki Aquarium 923-9741 |
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| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this fun Earth Day event for families. Take part in a hands-on activity that will teach about national marine sanctuaries. This event is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawai`i Department of Health Clean Water Branch and the Waikiki Aquarium - admission to the Aqaurium is FREE! The State of Hawai`i DLNR, Division of Aquatic Resources will also be sponsoring a moi release at the Natatorium from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
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| Saturday, 18th |
| O`ahu |
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| Malama Ke Kai, Care for the Sea |
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| Place: Kahala Mall, O`ahu |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: 397-2651 ext 252 |
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| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this fun Earth Day event for families. Make a humpback whale hat. Listen to Hawaiian music at the Kai Palaoa concert and have a chance to see a free advanced screening of EARTH, the first film in the Disneynature series that tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we all call home. Come and join our fun activities! |
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| Saturday, 25th |
| O`ahu |
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| NEX Earth Day Fair |
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| Place: Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Navy Exchange |
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| Description: |
| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this fun and educational event for families that is being held to celebrate Earth Day. |
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| Saturday, 25th |
| O`ahu |
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| Navy Earth Day Fair and Springfest |
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| Place: Pearl Harbor |
| Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Navy Region Hawaii |
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| Description: |
| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this fun and educational event for families that is being held to celebrate Earth Day. |
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| Saturday, 9th |
| O`ahu |
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| Maunalua Day (Navigating Change Event) |
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| Place: Maunalua Bay |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Papahanaumokuakea MNM: 397-2660 |
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| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this educational event for families that recognizes the work of students in the Navigating Change program from the Maunalua Bay area. |
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| Saturday, 16th |
| O`ahu |
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| E Malama I Ke Kai - Ocean Awareness Festival |
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| Place: Kapiolani Park |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Hui Makua o Kawaiaho`o: 294-9350 |
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| Description: |
| Visit the sanctuary's booth at this fun and educational event for families that benefits Punana Leo o Kawaiaha`o. The event focuses on ocean awareness but also features Hawaiian music and dancing. |
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| Wednesdays & Saturdays, 17th - July 1 |
| O`ahu |
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| Ocean Awareness Training |
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| Place: Sanctuary Conference Room, 6600 Kalaniana`ole Hwy, Third Floor, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (June 27th date only) |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Wednesdays) 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturdays) |
| Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: 397-2651 x 249 |
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Local environmental organizations on O`ahu are joining forces to offer this Ocean Awareness certification course to the community. Participants that complete the entire program will receive a C.O.R.A.L (Care of our Culture, Ocean, Reefs and Animal Life) Card that demonstrates one’s ocean knowledge. Basic ocean topics, including marine protected species and current issues will be covered during the training. Registration is required. The program fee is $20.00. Download the flyer for more information.
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