THE DATA COLLECTION PORTION OF THE SPLASH PROJECT IS NOW COMPLETE! Learn about this exciting project by clicking on the links below!
The Sanctuary needs your help to complete the data analysis phase of SPLASH. Find out how you can support the SPLASH research project or other Sanctuary programs today!
SPLASH Background Information:
What is SPLASH?
SPLASH is an international cooperative effort to understand the population structure of humpback whales across the North Pacific, and to assess the status, trends and potential human impacts to this population. To find out more general information on SPLASH objectives and regions, click here.
What type of data will SPLASH researchers be collecting?
SPLASH will use consistent sampling efforts in feeding and wintering areas of humpbacks within the North Pacific. Field techniques such as photo-identification and biopsy tissue sampling will be the primary field methods employed. Click here to find out more about SPLASH research.
What agencies are contributing to the SPLASH research project?
The project has broad international and national participation. To find out more about who is involved, click here.
What will SPLASH tell us about Hawai`i's Humpbacks and who is involved in Hawai`i?
SPLASH represents a unique opportunity to learn about Hawai`i's humpback whales and many of Hawai`i's whale researchers are participating in the project. Click here to find out more.
Winter 2004 SPLASH Update
SPLASH began in Hawai`i during the winter of 2004. Click here to find out more about the data that was collected.
Summer 2004 SPLASH Update
SPLASH research moved north for the summer of 2004! Click here to find out more about the summer project.
SPLASH Sea Stories
Feel like you're part of the SPLASH team as you enjoy excerpts from SPLASH research journals written at sea. Click here to begin the journey!
SPLASH Press Releases
Launch of the SPLASH Project, pdf
Splash Summer 2004, pdf
