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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National
Marine
Sanctuary
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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The beachfront
setting of the sanctuary headquarters in
Kihei, Maui offers both scenic beauty and
ecological significance. Visitors to the
site will discover a living classroom, with
many opportunities to enjoy the simple
pleasures of nature watching. During winter,
kohola (humpback whales) are seen on the
horizon with frequent activity close to
shore. The deck of the main building
provides a view scope for observing the
ever-changing scene along Maui’s coastline.
Inside the Education Center, exhibits and
artifacts highlight the significance of
humpback whales from the perspectives of
both science and culture. Open during
weekdays, the center also features a marine
science library, information for adults and
children and a corps of dedicated
volunteers, well-versed in whale facts and
legends. The stone walls of Ko‘ie‘ie, an
intricately constructed fishpond, are a
record of the kinship that Native Hawaiians
had with the sea when they inhabited the
area long ago. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Directions from the Kahului Airport:
Take Highway 380 W, turn left on
Pu‘unene which turns into Highway 311, then
turn left (South) on South Kihei Road to 726
S.
Directions From Lahaina:
Take Highway 30 to Ma‘alaea, turn right on
Highway 31 N. Kihei Road, then turn right on
South Kihei Road to 726 S. Kihei Road. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov |
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