Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: Welcome Aloha and Welcome to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary! The Sanctuary protects humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. ANNOUNCEMENTS A humpback mother and its calf. Photo credit: Flip Nicklin, Minden Pictures, NOAA Fisheries Permit #987 FEBRUARY IS HUMPBACK WHALE AWARENESS MONTH...HELP SPREAD THE WORD! The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has proclaimed February as Humpback Whale Awareness Month! February is the best month of the year to catch a glimpse of Hawai`i's humpbacks, so get involved and get outside to see these magnificent animals, often referred to as "gentle giants", before they head back to colder waters to feed. To see a list of events that you can take part in this month and throughout the year, check out our 2006 calendar of events. Want to find out what you can do to help protect Hawai`i's humpbacks, check out our Humpback Whale Awareness Month Flyer ( pdf version ). SIGN-UP FOR THE SANCTUARY'S LISTSERVE If you'd like to receive information on the Sanctuary's current activities, please join our new email listserve. Find out more now . ONLINE OCEAN ENCYCLOPEDIA NOW AVAILABLE Learn more about the fascinating flora and fauna of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and other national marine sanctuaries through a new online encyclopedia. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MARINE MAMMAL EMERGENCIES Do you need to report a marine mammal violation, entanglement, stranding, or other emergency? Click here to find out how. SANCTUARY OCEAN COUNT Volunteers often see whales breaching when they take time to watch for them during the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Photo Credit: Suzanne Canja The Sanctuary Ocean Count is an annu al ev ent that places volunteers at various shore locations around the Big Island, Kaua`i, O`ahu and Kaho‘olawe. Participants count the number of humpback whales that they see and record the types of whale behaviors that they witness. The collected data helps to develop an important database of information on humpback whale populations and distribution patterns around the Hawaiian Islands while also educating the community about humpback whales and the Sanctuary program. If you are interested in participating in the 2006 Sanctuary Ocean Count or if you would like to learn more about the annual Sanctuary Ocean Count project, click here . The 2006 Sanctuary Ocean Count T-shirt is now available - check it out! Visit our site again to view continuing updates. SPLASH RESEARCH CONTINUES SPLASH is the most comprehensive study ever attempted of the endangered North Pacific humpback whale population. The effort is a partnership of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program and NOAA Fisheries. Visit the Special Offerings section of our website to learn more and to read the newly added sea stories! CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW KIHEI FACILITY At its Kihei headquarters, the sanctuary is renovating existing facilitites, building a new multi-purpose building on site and removing the existing storage sheds. This new building will house additional office space, storage facilites, and a large space for public programs. Visit the Kihei Facility Project web page for more information. VISIT THE SANCTUARY EDUCATION CENTER The Sanctuary Education Center located in Kihei, Maui is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please come visit us. Click here for directions. SANCTUARY PUBLICATIONS The Sanctuary is proud to offer its education publications online. Please visit the Publications web page for more information. SANCTUARY PHOTOGRAPHS Our photo collection is very popular. An enhanced photo gallery of the sanctuary , with photos selected by sanctuary staff is now available. Melon-headed whales are occasionally sighted in the sanctuary. Photo credit: Doug Perrine/ HWRF/ Seapics.com/ A Note about Language The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary recognizes the rich markings of the Hawaiian language and has made every effort to include them here. However, the limitations of common fonts have prevented many of these markings from appearing. The sanctuary will continue to remain sensitive to the Hawaiian language and will include these markings wherever possible. Accessibility This site has been designed to be accessible to the visually impaired. The Site Index is a simple text listing of every page on the site. Links | Search | Contact Us | HIHWNMS Staff | About the Site | Site Index Credits & Acknowledgements | Privacy Policy The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawai`i, Department of Land and Natural Resources . The sanctuary is part of the National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Depertment of Commerce. Please visit the following Web sites for more information: Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service National Marine Sanctuaries Program Revised by the HIHWNMS web team on January 20, 2006. URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/welcome.html . [top]

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Pacific Beach Hotel - Waikiki Beach Hotel - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Navigating your way to the Pacific Beach Hotel is a breeze. The hotel takes up an entire block that stretches between the main Waikiki streets of beachfront Kalakaua Avenue (S) and Kuhio Avenue (N), and between Lili’uokalani Avenue (W) and Kealohilani Avenue (E). Our address is: PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL 2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Telephone: (808) 922.1233 Front Desk Facsimile: (808) 922.0129 Reservations Facsimile: (808) 922.8061 Email: reservation@hthcorp.com . The main entrance to the hotel is off Lili’uokalani Avenue, a one-way street that runs from Kalakaua Avenue by Waikiki beach and then inland. Driving from Honolulu International Airport to Pacific Beach Hotel takes approximately 17 minutes in light traffic. Directions from Honolulu International Airport 1. Via H-1 Freeway: Take H1 East/Waikiki exit Get off at the Punahou exit Turn right onto Punahou Street At the first intersection turn right onto Beretania Street Get into the far left lane to turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue Continue on Kalakaua Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles Turn left onto Lili’uokalani (3 rd stoplight from International Market place) - the entrance to Pacific Beach Hotel is on your immediate right. 2. Via Nimitz Highway: From Airport, take Nimitz Highway heading East Stay on Nimitz, Nimitz eventually becomes Ala Moana Boulevard Pass Ala Moana Shopping Center on your left From Ala Moana Blvd, turn right onto Kalakaua Avenue Continue on Kalakaua Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles Turn left onto Lili’uokalani - the entrance to Pacific Beach Hotel is on your immediate right. Current Conditions Temperature 79° F Humidity 58 % Heat Index 81° F Barometric Pressure 30.12 Wind North East 12 mph Wind Chill 79 Dew Point 63° F Weather Station PHNL Five Day Forecast Wednesday High: 77° Low: 75° Thursday High: 76° Low: 75° Friday High: 76° Low: 75° Saturday High: 76° Low: 75° Sunday High: 76° Low: 75°

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Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu Engineering District -- NEWSROOM WHO WE ARE MISSIONS HISTORY RELATED LINKS HOW DO I... » Contact the Corps? » Find a Recreation Area? » Obtain a Permit? » Get a Lease? » Get a Job with the Corps? » Contract with the Corps? » Find a Local Corps Office? » Find Corps Publications? » Find a Corps Map? » Topics A to Z -- » Advanced Search » Site Map -- All Corps sites Corps HQ pubs Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates “100 Years of Exemplary Service” Excerpt from Congressional Record, Senator Daniel Inouye April 15, 2005 Mr. President, on April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Engineer District (HED) will celebrate 100 years of exemplary service to Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. military and the Nation. For an entire century, the District has served with pride and distinction.I have personally witnessed their hard work and dedication to improve the lives of our fellow citizens in many ways. The Pacific Connection's Centennial issue, produced and distributed by the POH Public Affairs Office, celebrates 100 years of service by the Corps of Engineers in Hawaii to the Pacific Region and the nation. They have never failed to answer the call. The District has had a significant impact on the ability of our servicemen and women to fight the global war on terror, it has bolstered the region’s economy and worked to enhance the safety of communities in and about waterways and the functional ability of the many major harbors in my home State of Hawaii. In everything they do they safeguard the environment. From civil works projects navigation, flood control and shore protection to building and maintaining the infrastructure for our military personnel, the Honolulu District is proud of its service. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ missions in the Pacific region have expanded exponentially since the unit’s conception in 1905 when Lt. John R. Slattery was designated as Honolulu District Engineer on the Island of Oahu. [Read More...] WHAT'S NEW... Fall 2005 edition Pacific Connection Corps Hurricane Katrina Response Web Links Speakers Bureau IN THE NEWS Public Notice: Application for Individual Permit, Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, Waikiki, Oahu Island Corps of Engineers Participate in Kaumalapau Harbor Project Hawaiian Worker Blessing Ceremony Corps of Engineers Awards Haleakala Mirror Coating Facility Contract Corps Geographer wins National GIS Map Design Award Honolulu District Personnel Supply Experience, Manpower to Hurricane Relief Efforts Notice of Public Informational Meeting for the Kikiaola Light Draft Harbor Navigation Improvement Project [Other News & Public Notices] [Hot Topics] Web Site Improvement Did you find what you were looking for? How can we improve? Let us know... CEPOH-PA@usace.army.mil (808) 438-9862 FEATURES Regional Sediment Management Studying the islands from mauka (mountains) to makai (ocean), the Honolulu District and its partners hope to gain a better understanding of sediment transport, and improve upon how it is managed. [Read More...] Army Corps of Engineers Offers Water Safety Tips Drowning is the Nation's second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible -- just by wearing a life jacket -- to reduce drowning deaths. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes may have survived if they had done so. Here are safety tips from the Corps of Engineers to help recreation seekers keep fun in water-based activities over the summer. [Read More...] DID YOU KNOW... Corps personnel prepare year-round so they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when disasters strike. The Corps maintains 43 Planning and Response Teams, stationed around the country to facilitate a rapid response to any disaster, no matter where it occurs. These teams continually conduct disaster response training simulations. Corps personnel also participate in regional training exercises with other agencies. [Read More...] Page Last Updated: January 17, 2006 Privacy and Security Notice Information Quality Act(IOA)