Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Street Address:
726 South Kihei Road
City:
Kihei
State:
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Postal Code:
96753
Telephone:
808-879-2818
Facsimile:
808-874-3815
Internet URL:
http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is one of 13 national marine sanctuaries created under the U.S. Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. The sanctuary's goal is to promote comprehensive and coordinated management, research, education and long-term monitoring for the endangered humpback whale and its habitat. The sanctuary focuses its efforts on a variety of issues, including supporting the work of marine researchers, coordinating and participating in community outreach projects, developing educational displays, and working cooperatively with local organizations, agencies and volunteers to address resource protection and public awareness.