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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East Maui Taro Festival 14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Saturday, April 1st, 2006 - 14th Annual Taro Festival Sunday, April 2nd - Taro Pancake Breakfast "Mauka to Makai" by Kanoa Nelson click for bigger Aloha, Here is the 2005 13th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Schedule: Makali'i and Hokule'a, Hawaiian Voyaging Canoes, will be at Kapueokahi (Hana Bay), weather permitting. Friday, April 1st Taro Symposium at Helene Hall, Kapueokahi (Hana Bay) Free. 6 pm. Dinner will be sold starting at 5 pm. Saturday, April 2nd 13th Annual East Maui Taro Festival. 9 am- 5 pm at Hana Ballpark. Free admission. Hula, Music, Food Booths, Arts & Crafts, Farmers' Market, Info Tent. MC - Kanaido Ka'ahumanu Society - Blessing Booms, Vinton and Boise Halau Hula O Aluanu Waihe'e Kanikapila 'Ohana Noenoe 'Ohana Leokane Aloha 'Aina Hawaiian Band Halau O Manaiakalani Des & Bambu Lawai'a Sunday, April 3rd Taro Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 am at Hana Ballpark (charge). Excursions to Kukulu Kumuhana Kapa Clothmaking at 10 am (free), Pi'ilanihale Heiau and Kahanu Gardens (Ulaino) at 11 am (free); Kapahu Living Farm Taro Lo'i (Kipahulu) at 1 pm (free). -- Email inquiries to: info@tarofestival.org Bridging with Aloha, Lokahi, Laulima and Hana Background on Kalo (Taro) from "Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai`i" Taro Resources on the Web Links to Other Kalo and Hawaiian Culture Sites The 12th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival July 24th and 25th, 2004 Hana, Maui 11th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival March 28, 29 and 30, 2003 Hana, Maui 10th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival April 12, 13 and 14, 2002 9th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival March 30, 31 and April 1, 2001 7th Annual East Maui Taro Festival March 26, 27, & 28, 1999 6th Annual Festival March 27, 28 & 29, 1998 5th Annual Festival April 4-6, 1997 4th Annual Festival 1996 Legend of the Logo East Maui Taro Festival, Inc. P.O. Box 295 Hana, Hawaii 96713 For scheduling and information call 808-248-8586. E-mail: info@tarofestival.org www.TaroFestival.org