NEWS and EVENTS A humpback whale slaps its tail in Hawaiian waters. HIHWNMS NOAA Fisheries Permit #782-1438. EVENTS UPCOMING SANCTUARY EVENTS The sanctuary sponsors and takes part in a variety of events around the state of Hawai`i. Check back to view our 2008 calendar of events - COMING SOON! NEWS FLASH! NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM STATE OF THE SANCTUARY REPORT FOR 2006 RELEASED! The National Marine Sanctuary Program is making major strides in developing results-oriented resource protection, science, management and educational programs. Visit the website to find out more about the program’s key 2006 accomplishments and our progress toward delivering results in marine conservation. ENTANGLED WHALES RESCUED! Read about the Sanctuary's work to free entangled humpback whales. Click here for the full story. 2006 WHALE SEASON Another entangled humpback freed! Click here for the full story, along with video and images from the rescue. WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHALES? JOIN US AT A 45-TON TALK! The Sanctuary is proud to offer "45-Ton Talks" every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Sanctuary Education Center, 726 South Kihei Road in Kihei, Maui. Join our staff to "talk story" about humpback whales. Jerry Stowell, Education Center Coordinator, gives a "45-Ton Talk" in Kihei. Learn about humpback physiology, behavior, why they make the journey from Alaska to Hawai`i, and what they do while they are here. Our presenters will share new information with participants. This program is great for whale enthusiasts of all levels. For more information contact Jerry Stowell, Education Center Coordinator, at (879-2818). Can't Make it to the Talk? Please Visit the Sanctuary Education Center...click here for directions [top] Revised by the HIHWNMS web team on October 26, 2007. URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/news_events/news_events.html.