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The first kohola of this year's whale-watching season, which typically runs from November through April, was spotted Oct. 26 about 5 miles off the coast of Kihei, Maui.
Endangered koholā (humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae), which migrate from Alaska to Hawaiʻi each year to mate, give birth, and rear their young, swim offshore from December to April. Koholā can be seen offshore of Kīlauea Point from November to April. Prime time for whale watching is between January and March.
Hawaii's humpback whale-watching season runs from about November to April and typically peaks between January and March, although some whales can arrive earlier and linger longer.
The sanctuary encompasses 1,400 square miles (3,600 km 2) in the islands' waters.It was designated by United States Congress on November 4, 1992, as a National Marine Sanctuary to protect the endangered North Pacific humpback whale and its habitat [2] The sanctuary promotes management, research, education and long-term monitoring.
Whale Watching, Discovery Travel Adventures Insight guide. ISBN 1-56331-836-9. The Whale Watcher's Guide: Whale-watching Trips in North America, Patricia Corrigan, ISBN 1-55971-683-5. Whales and Whale Watching in Iceland, Mark Carwardine, ISBN 9979-51-129-X. On the Trail of the Whale, Mark Carwardine, ISBN 1-899074-00-7
Known as the “Garden Isle,” Kauai is a quieter Hawaiian experience, and February, after the winter rains, is prime time for whale-watching, exploring the island’s waterfalls and hiking trails.
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