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A humpback whale swims under water
Photo: Ed Lyman/NOAA, under NOAA Permit #14097

2023

NOAA announces $17 million for infrastructure improvements for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

2023 Sanctuary Ocean Count Registration and Results

2023 Koholā (Whale) Season:

SeaTalk: Marc Lammers & Eden Zang - New Insights into Humpback Whale Behavior - April 18, 2023

Entangled subadult humpback whale freed of gear off the Island of Hawai`i - February 1, 2023

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds boaters to slow down, steer clear of whales in coastal waters - January 30, 2023

SeaTalk: Talking Story about Large Whale Entanglement Response in Hawaii- January 24, 2023

Abundance of Mother/Calf Whale Pairs in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary warrants extra care by ocean users - January 24, 2023

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 30 years in November with Ho‘i Koholā, “Welcome Back Whales” month - November 7, 2022

2022

2022 Koholā (Whale) Season:
Entangled adult male humpback freed of gear off Maui - March 16, 2022
Season of Sanctuary: Unusual Koholā Abundance and Incidents in Hawaiʻi - February 18, 2022
Entangled mother humpback with calf freed of gear off Maui - February 15, 2022
DLNR News Release: New Recommendations for Boat Speeds Around Humpback Whales - February 14, 2022
Necropsy Reveals Traumatic Brain Injury was Probable Cause of Death for Humpback Whale Calf - February 14, 2022
NOAA-Led Team Works to Free Entangled Humpback Whale Reported off Kauaʻi - January 31, 2022

2021

Ocean users urged to use care as abundance of mother/calf pairs are seen in Hawaiʻi

2020

November Return of the Humpback Whale Month Events

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary's management plan

Research activities at HIHWNMS during the 2019-20 whale season

Sanctuary reports vessel/whale collisions; ocean users urged to use care

Ocean users urged to use care as abundance of mother/calf pairs are seen in Hawaiʻi

An Ocean of Discovery

Ocean Count results January, Febuary, 2020

2019

New Kauai ocean discovery facility due to open on Saturday, Jan.11, 2020

Presentation and demonstrations for upcoming whale season by Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Entangled humpback whale freed of gear off Maui

Ocean Count results March, 2019

Ocean Count results February, 2019

Ocean Count results January, 2019

Ocean Count will take place despite government shutdown

2018

Ocean Count results March, 2018

Ocean Count results February, 2018

Ocean Count results January, 2018

Entangled humpback whale freed off Maui

2017

Disentangling Giants: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Combats Unintended Catch

For Humpback Whales in Sanctuaries, Public Involvement Counts

From Mauka to Makai: Solomon Pili Kahoʻohalahala

Ocean Count results March, 2017

Ocean Count results February, 2017

Ocean Count results January, 2017

2016

Sanctuary reports lower whale sightings during 2015-2016 season

Ocean Count results March, 2016

Ocean Count results February, 2016

Ocean Count results January, 2016

Don't Worry: The Whales Are Coming

Freeing a Giant