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The Sanctuary is proud to offer "45 Ton Talks" each Tuesday at the Sanctuary Headquarters in Kihei, Maui. For more information, click here.
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Saturday, 3
Humpback Whale Presentation and Video
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Waikoloa Marriott, an Outrigger Resort, Ocean Sports
Place: Hawaiian Humpback Whale Center, Waikoloa
Time:12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE
Sanctuary staff will provide a lecture and video presentation on humpback whales.
Sunday, 4
Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Kona)
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Jack's Diving Locker, Kaiula-Kona, Hawai`i
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE
Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification.
Sunday, 4
Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Hilo)
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: NWHI Coral Reef Discover Center, Hilo, Hawai`i
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE
Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification.
Wednesday, 7
Volunteer Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact: 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Training on humpback whales, their habitat, and other marine related topics for Sanctuary volunteers.
Saturday, 10
O`ahu Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Hanauma Bay Education Alcove
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651
Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification.
Tuesday, 13
Lecture by Jerry Stowell, the Sanctuary's Education Center Coordinator, entitled "45 Tons of Information"
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Sanctuary Education Center Coordinator, Jerry Stowell, will offer his popular 45 Ton Talk as part of the Sanctuary Lecture Series.
Wednesday, 14
Volunteer Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact: 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Training on humpback whales, their habitat, and other marine related topics for Sanctuary volunteers.
Saturday, 17
Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: King Kaumualii Elementary School
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860
Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification.
Tuesday, 20
Lecture by Christine Gabriele, Whale Biologist, entitled "The Not So Silent Underwater"
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant
Place: Kealakehe High School Library, Hawai`i
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALE
The Sanctuary and Sea Grant will host a lecture as part of the Reef Talk lecture series, that focuses on marine underwater noise.
Wednesday, 21
Visit to Waimalu Elementary School's Fourth Grade
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Waimalu Elementary School
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651
School visit with students from Waimalu School's fourth graders. Students will learn about humpback whales and the Sanctuary.
Wednesday, 21
Volunteer Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact: 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Training on humpback whales, their habitat, and other marine related topics for Sanctuary volunteers.
Monday, 26 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Waimea Bay
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Waimea Bay Beach Park, call for meeting location.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline.
Tuesday, 27 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Makapu`u Point Lighthouse
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Makapu`u Point Lighthouse
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch, water, sunscreen and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from one of O`ahu's best shoreline whalewatch locations. This activity requires a 30-45 hike, so participants must be in good health to participate.
Wednesday, 28 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline.
Wednesday, 28
Volunteer Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact: 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Training on humpback whales, their habitat, and other marine related topics for Sanctuary volunteers.
Thursday, 29 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Lecture by Joe Mobley, Marine Mammal Researcher, U.H. West O`ahu
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu
Place: Hanauma Bay Education Center
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651
The Sanctuary will host a lecture, as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series, that focuses on current humpback whale research efforts.
Friday, 30 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Lecture in Historic Hale`iwa Town by Dr. Marc Lammers, President of the Oceanwide Science Institute, entitled "The Behavior and Sounds of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins"
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Haleiwa Surf Center
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651
The Sanctuary will host a lecture that focuses on current dolphin research in Hawai`i.
Saturday, 31 WHALE WEEK ACTIVITY
Sanctuary Ocean Count
Sponsor: National Marine Sanctuary Program
Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i)
Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE (Hawai`i)
Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands.
Tuesday, 10
Outrigger Partnership Announcement
Sponsor: Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Ocean Futures, Sanctuary
Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
This special event will announce the beginning of a new partnership between Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program. An educational humpback whale interactive kiosk will be unveiled and will remain in the Outrigger Reef Lobby following the event.
Wednesday, 11
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Honolulu International Airport
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The 34th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Friday, 13
Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline.
Sunday, 15
Family Sunday at Bishop Museum
Sponsor: Bishop Museum
Place: Bishop Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will host an educational booth that offers a hands-on activity at this special event that is entitled "Savage Ancient Seas".
Tuesday, 17
SPLASH Press Conference
Sponsor: Sanctuary, NOAA
Place: Waikiki Aquarium Lawn
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will announce SPLASH, a large international cooperative research study that will research the North Pacific stock of humpback whales over the next three years.
Friday & Saturday, 20 &21
Dive Into Education Teacher's Workshop
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: O`ahu
Time: TBA
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2654 (O`ahu)
This workshop will provide resources and training to Hawai`i educators to support marine science education. The workshop will be tailored for grades K-4,5-8, and 9-12 and will include exciting sessions from how to counduct fish counts and beach monitoring to learning about the Sanctuary Ocean Count.
Tuesday, 24
Lecture by Suzanne Yin, Whale Biologist, entitled "Preliminary Results of a Cetacean Survery Around the Hawaiian Islands"
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant
Place: Thelma Parker Library, Hawai`i
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALE
The Sanctuary and Sea Grant will host a lecture as part of the Reef Talk lecture series, that focuses on current humpback whale research efforts.
Saturday, 28
Sanctuary Ocean Count
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i)
Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE (Hawai`i)
Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands.
Sunday, 29
Sanctuary Awareness Day at Border's
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Books and Music
Place: Border's Books and Music, Ward Center
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will spend the day teaching the public about humpback whales and the new cooperative research effort called SPLASH. Enjoy the fun as we offer storytelling, keiki crafts, and even a petting zoo.
*Stop by Border's Books and Music - Ward Center during the month of February to visit the display window on humpback whales and the Sanctuary. The display will also be available at Border's Books and Music - Waikele through the month of March.
Friday, 5
School-Based Ocean Count with St. Andrew's Priory
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Makapu`u Point Lighthouse
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Third-grade students will count humpback whales and record their behaviors in the first school-based Ocean Count on O`ahu.
Saturday, 6
Marine Conservation Evening
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program
Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Join us to learn about conserving Hawai`i's prescious marine environment at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Find out about SPLASH, a new, collaborative humpback whale research effort. Learn more about marine research in Hawai`i.
Sunday, 7
Marine Conservation Day
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program
Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The fun continues! Join us to learn about conserving Hawai`i's prescious marine environment. Find out about SPLASH, a new, collaborative humpback whale research effort. Learn more about marine research in Hawai`i.
Tuesday, 9
Presentation by Paul Nachtigall, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Program
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Waikoloa Marriott, an Outrigger Resort, Ocean Sports Waikoloa
Place: Humpback Whale Center, Waikoloa Marriott
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALE
This presentation by Dr. Paul Nachtigall will focus on Marine Mammal Acoustics..
Tuesday, 9
Lecture by Paul Nachtigall, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Program, on Marine Mammal Acoustics
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant
Place: Kealakehe High School Library, Hawai`i
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALE
The Sanctuary and Sea Grant will host a lecture as part of the Reef Talk lecture series, that focuses on current research efforts.
Wednesday, 10
School Visit to Le Jardin
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Le Jardin Preschool, Kailua
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will spend the morning teaching the preschoolers about humpback whales.
Friday, 12
A Whale of a Tail - Literacy Event at Momelani Elementary
Sponsor: Sanctuary, PSTA Momelani Elementary
Place: Momelani Elementary, Pearl City
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will support Momelani Elementary's literacy event by providing a presentation and video as well as a question and answer session on humpback whales for the students and parents.
Saturday, 13
6th Annual Kaua`i Family Ocean Fair
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and Kilauea Point Natural History Association
Place: Kilauea Point NWR, Kïlauea, Kaua`i
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860
A fun-filled family event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment.
Sunday, 14
O! What an Experience Family Fun Day
Sponsor: Waikiki Aquarium
Place: Waikiki Aquarium
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
A fun-filled family event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment that will celebrate the Waikiki Aquarium's 100th Birthday. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Saturday, 27
Sanctuary Ocean Count
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651(O`ahu)
Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i)
Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE (Hawai`i)
Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands.
Sunday, 4
E Malama I Ke Kai
Sponsor: Punana Leo o Kawaiaha`o
Place: Bishop Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
A fun-filled family event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Monday, 12
Presentation to Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Exchange Students
Sponsor: Sanctuary, HIMB
Place: Coconut Island followed by a hike to Makapu`u Point Lighthouse
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will host a presentation to exchange students on humpback whale behavior, biology, and research. Following the lecture, the students will hike to Makapu`u Point Lighthouse to look for humpback whales.
Friday, 9 & Saturday, 10
Celebration of the Arts Festival
Sponsor: N/A
Place: Ritz Carlton, Kapalua
Time: Friday - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Hylkema 1-800-831-4888 (Maui)
The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages related to the Sanctuary and the fishpond at this annual celebration.
Friday, 16
Molokai Earth Day Festival
Sponsor: Nature Conservancy
Place: Mitchell Pauole Center
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 (Maui)
A fun-filled family event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages at this annual Earth Day celebration which is held to educate the public about the part they can play in preserving natural and cultural resources.
Saturday, 17
Earth Day Celebration at The Mall at Pearl Harbor
Sponsor: U.S. Navy, Sanctuary
Place: The Mall at Pearl Harbor
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
An Earth Day event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games and activities that will educate the public about the environment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Saturday, 17
Aha Ho`okumu
Sponsor: N/A
Place: Lanikeha Recreation Center, Moloka`i
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 (Maui)
The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages related to the Sanctuary and the fishpond.
Saturday, 17
Earth Day Event
Sponsor: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Place: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Patty Miller 1-800-831-4888 (Maui)
A fun-filled family event with exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and more. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages at this annual Earth Day celebration.
Sunday, 18
Earth Day Art Contest Display at Windward Mall
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Windward Mall
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages. Artwork from the Sanctuary Ocean Count Art Contest will be on display and winners will be able to collect their prizes. Artwork will be displayed in the mall from April 15th to April 22nd.
Wednesday, 21
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Waikiki Beach Marriott
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The 35th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Wednesday, 21
Hilo Marine Conservation Evening
Sponsor: Sanctuary, NWHICRER
Place: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Discovery Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALE
Join us to learn about conserving Hawai`i's prescious marine environment at the Discovery Center in Hilo. Find out about SPLASH, a new, collaborative humpback whale research effort. Learn more about marine research in Hawai`i and listen to talks on marine protected species.
Thursday, 22
Hilo Earth Day
Sponsor: Associated Students of the University of Hawai`i - Hawai`i Community College, Student Activities Council, and the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Student Association
Place: University of Hawai`i, Hilo
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will host a booth at this annual Earth Day event that attracts thousands of students as well as the local public.
Saturday, 24
Celebrating the Ala Wai Watershed, an Earth Day Event
Sponsor: City and County Department of Environmental Services, Ala Wai Watershed Association
Place: Kapi`olani Bandstand
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
An Earth Day event with environmental exhibitors, children’s games and activities that will educate the public about the environment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Sunday, 25
Coral Reef Awareness Day
Sponsor: Sea Grant Hawai`i, West Hawai`i Tobacco Free Coalition, and `Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort
Place: Kahalu`u Beach Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALEs
A special event with environmental exhibitors, children’s games and activities that will educate the public about coral reefs. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Sunday, 25
SPLASH Presentation
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Waikoloa Marriott, an Outrigger Resort, Ocean Sports
Place: Hawaiian Humpback Whale Center, Waikoloa
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE
Sanctuary staff will provide a lecture on SPLASH.
Saturday & Sunday, 22 & 23
Hawai`i Boat Show
Sponsor: Ocean Sports Productions
Place: Ko`olina Boat Harbor
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALEs
A special event with ocean sport xhibitors, children’s games and activities, and more. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide information on humpback whales and the Sanctuary as well educational hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Saturday, 5
Understanding Noise Impacts on Marine Animals - National Acoustics Lecture Series
Sponsor: NOAA Fisheries Acoustics Program
Place: Mauna Lani Bay hotel & Bungalows
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALEs
This educational lecture is the fourth in a series of 14 lectures being delivered in 2004 by the NOAA Fisheries Acoustics Program to discuss the current state of scientific knowledge about types and uses of human sound in marine environments, characteristics of sound and marine animal hearing, and biological and behavioral factors relevant to the effects of human noise.
Monday, 7
Understanding Noise Impacts on Marine Animals - National Acoustics Lecture Series
Sponsor: NOAA Fisheries Acoustics Program
Place: Architecture Building Auditorium (Room 205)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55-WHALEs
This educational lecture is the fifth in a series of 14 lectures being delivered in 2004 by the NOAA Fisheries Acoustics Program to discuss the current state of scientific knowledge about types and uses of human sound in marine environments, characteristics of sound and marine animal hearing, and biological and behavioral factors relevant to the effects of human noise.
Thursday, 17
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Honolulu International Airport
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The 36th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Saturday, 3
Kahea Loko Workshop
Sponsor: `Ao`ao O Na Loko I`a O Maui, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei, Maui
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Kaimana Lee (808)879-2818
Teachers are invited to attend this workshop which provides free educational materials and curriculum focusing on native Hawaiian fishponds. The curriculum is tailored in three grade levels, 4-5, 6-8, HS. Trainers from the Pacific American Foundation will be on-site to provide this valuable workshop.
Tuesday, 6 & Thursday 8
Sanctuary Summer Day Camp
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Want to fill your summer with fun activities abvout whales and fishponds? If, so join us for fun-filled mornings where you'll build models of a fishpond and learn how to draw a humpback whale, disect a quid, and many other fun activities. this summer camp is available for children ages 8-13 and reservations must be made.
Saturday, 10
Hawai`i's Living Reef Evening
Sponsor: Hawai`i's Living Reef Program, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program
Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Carey Morishige 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Join us at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to learn about conserving Hawai`i's prescious coral reef ecosystems. Find out about Hawai`i's Living Reef Program, a new collaborative coral reef public awareness effort, learn more about marine conservation efforts in Hawai`i.
Tuesday, 13
Lecture entitled "Restoration of a Native Hawaiian Fishpond"
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
The Sanctuary program has been a strong supporter of the local non-profit association, `Ao`ao O Na Loko I`a O Maui and its effort to restore Ko`ie`ie Fishpond located in front of the Sanctuary's headquarters. Join Fishpond Association board members and volunteers as they update the public on the restoration process and upcoming projects.
Tuesday, 13 & Thursday 15
Sanctuary Summer Day Camp
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Want to fill your summer with fun activities abvout whales and fishponds? If, so join us for fun-filled mornings where you'll build models of a fishpond and learn how to draw a humpback whale, disect a quid, and many other fun activities. this summer camp is available for children ages 8-13 and reservations must be made.
Thursday, 29
KONA New Office Opening
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: NELHA, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Keeley Belva 1-888-55-WHALE
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Sanctuary's new Kona office. Special presentations by guest speakers will be followed by a reception.
Friday, 30
Geodetic Marker Unveiling
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei, Maui
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Patty Miller 1-800-831-4888
Join us for the unveiling of the new geodetic marker at the Maui site of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Friday, 30
Presentation to Arcadia Retirement Residents
Place: Arcadia Retirement Home
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The Sanctuary will host a presentation the sanctuary, humpback whales, and other marine protected species that can be found around the Hawaiian Islands.
Tuesday, 13
Lecture by Sanctuary Staff that will provide an update on new activities
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
The public is invited to learn about current and upcoming events occurring at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary's Maui Office. Discussion topics will include: introduction of new Maui staff, update on planned site improvements and enhancements, status of fishpond restoration efforts, announcements about volunteer opportunities and new education, outreach, and research programs.
Tuesday, 10
Lecture by Skippy Hau, a State Aquatic Biologist, entitled "Sea Turtle Tracks"
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Join us for an evening of turtle explorations. Why do the turtles come here to nest? Where do they spend the rest of their lives? What are some of the threats facing our turtles? What is being done to protect them and how can you get involved?
Wednesday, 18
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei, Maui
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Patty Miller 1-800-831-4888
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Sanctuary Learning Center. The Honorable Senator Daniel K. Inouye will be in attendance along with other special guest speakers.
Friday, 20
Invasion of the Reef Snatchers
Sponsor: Hawai`i Coral Reef Initiative, Waikiki Aquarium
Place: Waikiki Aquarium, O`ahu
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 (O`ahu)
Join us at Waikiki Aquarium to learn how to protect Hawai`i from the invasive species that are attacking our coral reefs.
Wednesday, 8
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Honolulu International Airport
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 (O`ahu)
The 37th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Lecture by Karen Flynn, marine biologist, entitled "The Incredible Great Barrier Reef: A Down Under Marine Sanctuary"
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Joylynn Oliveira 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
Join us to learn more about the the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's rezoning process. Learn how a handful of dedicated staff and a nation of concerned citizens created the largest Marine Sanctuary on the planet.
Sunday, 3
Children and Youth Day 2004
Sponsor: State of Hawai‘i, City and County of Honolulu, HMSA
Place: State Capitol, Honolulu, O'ahu
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651
The 10th Annual Children and Youth Day is a community event that will offer hands-on activities in the areas of education, safety, health and fitness, and conservation.
Storm Drain Stenciling Project
Sponsor: Sea Grant, Sanctuary, Community Work Day
Place: Sanctuary Headquarters, Kïhei, Maui
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Jaimi Ellison 1-800-831-4888 or 879-2818
This "Paint the Drain" program will privide a permanent public service announcement that states, "Don't Dump, Drains to Ocean" on town and surrounding neighborhood storm drains to educate the public about storm water runoff destinations.
Saturday, 13
Marine Mammal Evening
Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program
Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu)
Join us at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to learn about Hawai`i's marine mammals and local issues that relate to marine mammal protection. Find out about SPLASH, a collaborative humpback whale research effort. Learn more about marine mammal research in Hawai`i.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 30 & 1
2-Day Humpback Whale and Marine Mammal Training
Sponsor: Sanctuary
Place: To be announced, Lihu`e, Kaua`i
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i)
Join us at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to learn about Hawai`i's marine mammals and local issues that relate to marine mammal protection. Find out about SPLASH, a collaborative humpback whale research effort. Learn more about marine mammal research in Hawai`i.
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On O`ahu and the Big Island, call 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253
On Kaua`i call 246-2860
Monday - Friday, December 6th to 10th
Lecture entitled "Hawai`i's Humpback Whales: Their Past, Present, and Future" by Mark Deakos, Marine Mammal Researcher
Monday, 6, Maui
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 879-2818
Tuesday, 7, Kona
Place: Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 327-3697
Thursday, 9, O`ahu
Place: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 397-2651 ext. 252
Friday, 10, Kaua`i
Place: To be announced, Lihu`e
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 246-2860
The Sanctuary is proud to sponsor this statewide lecture series on humpback whales. Call your island office to find out more!
Monday - Saturday, December 6th to 11th
Advanced training on marine mammals entitled "Hawai`i's Marine Mammals: Do You Know What You're Watching?" by Mark Deakos, Marine Mammal Researcher
Monday, 6, Maui
Place: Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: 879-2818
Wednesday, 8, Kona
Place: Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: 327-3697
Friday, 10, O`ahu
Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office, Hawai`i Kai
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: 397-2651 ext. 252
Saturday, 11, Kaua`i
Place: To be announced, Lihu`e
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: 246-2860
The Sanctuary is proud to sponsor this special training for volunteers and naturalists. Call your island office to find out more!
Revised by the HIHWNMS
web team on November 16, 2004.
URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/news_events/calendar04.html.
