Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel to the warm, shallow waters of Hawai‘i to mate, give birth, and raise their young. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary protects these whales and their habitat. From November through April, visitors to the sanctuary can see whales from shore and at sea.
About the Sanctuary | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National …
The Hawaiian Islands are the principal winter breeding grounds for the north Pacific humpback whale population. Each winter and spring approximately half of the north Pacific humpback whales, representing thousands of animals, visit the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, including sanctuary waters.
Maps | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine …
This map shows the various marine managed areas in the main Hawaiian Islands, including Marine Life Conservation Districts (MLCDs), Fishery Management Areas (FMAs), Fish Replenishment Areas (FRAs), Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Natural Area Reserves.
Visit | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
There’s lots to see and do when you visit Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Whether you are interested in responsible whale watching, boating, or enjoying one of our visitor centers, we can help!
About | Hawaii Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary was created to offer protection for humpback whales. The sanctuary constitutes one of the world’s most important humpback whale habitats. Get to know the sanctuary tools, technology, and staff members.
Get Involved | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine …
You can get involved with NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary by volunteering, participating in citizen science through the annual Sanctuary Ocean Count, or applying for an internship.
Humpback Whales 101 | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale …
Humpback Whales 101. Learn about the size of a humpback whale, how they migrate from Alaska to Hawaiʻi, and how to draw a humpback whale to scale. Lesson plan
Sanctuary Ocean Count | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale …
The Sanctuary Ocean Count is a signature outreach and citizen science project that offers the community – locals and visitors alike – a chance to monitor humpback whales from the shores of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi.
Learn | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine …
NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary protects one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Learn more about the sanctuary and find educational resources for teachers and students.
Assessing Trends | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National …
Through a combination of acoustic monitoring, vessel- and shore-based surveys, and citizen science efforts, the sanctuary is collecting data on whale presence in Hawai‘i and tracking trends in whale occurrence.