Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Marine sanctuary in Hawaii, United States
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary spans 13,700 square miles across the waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands.
Congress established this marine sanctuary in 1992 to protect humpback whales and their natural habitat in the North Pacific breeding grounds.
Native Hawaiian traditions view the waters of the sanctuary as essential elements of ocean stewardship, connecting land management with marine conservation.
From November through April, visitors can observe humpback whales from boats and shorelines while maintaining a required distance of 100 yards.
Scientists recorded the first documented humpback whale birth inside the sanctuary waters in February 2024.
Location: Hawaii
Inception: 1992
GPS coordinates: 20.93600,-156.77000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:07
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