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The Sanctuary is now proud to offer its educational publications online. |
Downloading Recommendations:
Publications are available in pdf format. We recommend using an Internet Explorer browser for opening these pdf files. There are frequent download conflicts using Netscape browsers. Also, you may download these files by right-clicking on the link for PC users and click and hold for Macintosh users. Some of these pdfs are large and may appear to stop downloading, please wait five to ten seconds and they should open.
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY SITE BROCHURE
This brochure provides highlights on the sanctuary and humpback whales.
UNDERSTANDING THREATS TO HUMPBACK WHALES (KIDS SHEET)
This one-page information sheet details the threats to Hawai`i's humpback whales. Download a pdf version.
GET INVOLVED SANCTUARY FLYER
This one-page information sheet details what you can do to help protect humpback whales and other marine wildlife. Download a pdf version.
PROTECTING HAWAI`I'S OCEAN TREASURES NEWSPAPER INSERT
This 24-page insert offers information on humpback whales and other marine species in Hawai`i. Download a large (5.1 MB) pdf version of the newspaper insert.
HUMPBACK WHALE BEHAVIORS
Humpback whales can be seen in Hawai`i's nearshore waters during the winter and their impressive acrobatic displays are often visible from miles away. Download a pdf version of the humpback whale behavior sheet.
HUMPBACK WHALE FACT CARD
Want to know more about how large a humpback whale can be? What they eat? Where they migrate from? Download a pdf version of the humpback whale fact card.
*This template can be used by teachers and others to print multiple copies.
BOATING AND OCEAN USE BROCHURE *NEW*
The Boating and Ocean Use Brochure features guidelines and regulatons designed to help boaters, whale watchers, and other ocean users stay safe and legal on the water during whale season. Download a pdf version of the brochure.
HAWAI‘I OCEAN USER'S GUIDE *NEW 2007-2008 VERSION*
Hawai‘i’s Marine Protected Species: A Handbook for Ocean User’s is designed to highlight information on marine protected species and the federal and state regulations that protect them. The handbook highlights regulations that apply to ocean users who operate in Hawaiian waters. Download a pdf version of the handbook.
VESSEL COLLISION REPORTING INFORMATION *NEW*
This vessel collision reporting information is available as a sticker to all boaters in Hawaii. Contact the Sanctuary at 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 252 to order your free copy. Download a pdf version of the sticker.
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING AND ENTANGLEMENT INFORMATION SHEETS
Marine Mammal Stranding and Entanglement Information Sheets that provide information on the procedures that should be followed in the event of a marine mammal stranding or entanglement in Hawai‘i are now available in pdf format. Click on the links above to download.
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY ACTIVITY BOOK
This activity book teaches students the basics about humpback whales behavior and biology. Download a pdf version of the activity book.
WHY IS HAWAI`I'S OCEAN IMPORTANT: A KEIKI ACTIVITY BOOK
This activity book teaches students the basics of protecting Hawai`i's ocean and the animals that live in it. Click here to download the activity book from the NOAA Coastal Science website. This activity book was created as part of a partnership project.
HAWAI‘I'S MARINE PROTECTED SPECIES CARDS
These cards feature information on Hawai‘i's marine protected species. Click the links below to download pdf versions of each species card.
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin
North Pacific Humpback Whale
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawai‘i's Sea Turtles
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MAUI SITE BROCHURE
This brochure highlights the Sanctuary site and Education Center on Maui. Find out more about the Sanctuary and humpback whales by downloading a pdf version of the Maui site brochure.
THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF WHALES IN HAWAI‘I
This brochure provides information on how whales impacted the culture of ancient Hawaiians. To learn about how Hawaiians related to whales, download a pdf version of the brochure.
FISHPONDS OF HAWAI‘I
Information in this brochure describes the features of Native Hawaiian fishponds. To learn more, download the Fishponds of Hawai‘i brochure.
THE 2002 STATE OF THE SANCTUARY REPORT
This report provides an overview of activities, programs, and projects as wella s marine resources and management issues pertinent to the Sanctuary's development. Download the State of the Sanctuary Report.
THE KOHOLA AND THE KOLEA, A Coloring Book in English and Hawaiian
This children's coloring book tells a story about humpback whales and plovers. To view the coloring book click here.
SEA TURTLES: No Na Honu Kai, A Coloring Book in English and Hawaiian
This children's coloring book provides factual information about sea turtles. To view the coloring book click here.
PACIFIC CORAL REEF COLORING BOOK, A Coloring Book in English, Hawaiian, and Samoan
This coloring book provides factual information about corals for children. To view the coloring book click here.
SITE POSTERS
Click the links below to view pdf versions of the Sanctuary's poster series.
Click the links below to view the two different pdf versions of the Sanctuary's cultural poster.
Click the link below to view the pdf version of the Sanctuary's marine mammal poster.
This bookmark promotes the Sanctuary's SPLASH Research project. To view the bookmark click here.
SANCTUARY NEWSLETTERS
The sanctuary publishes frequent newsletters to keep the public informed of recent sanctuary happenings. Download pdf versions of recent newsletters here.
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URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/special_offerings/sp_off/publications.html.
