The federal government may have removed most species of humpback whales from the Endangered Species List last month, but recently they added nearly 50 Hawaii species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced on Sept. 28. Thirty-nine of the species are plants. Of the 10 remaining animal species, seven are bees. “These species are all affected by habitat loss and … [Read more...] about U.S. Govt. adds 49 Hawaii plant, animal species to Endangered Species List
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Drinking @MauiBrewCo beer this Friday night will help endangered Hawaiian monk seals
This Friday, when you sip beer at Maui Brewing Co, you'll help save Hawaiian monk seals. That night, Maui Brewco will donate half of the evening's house beer sales to the Monk Seal Foundation (MSF). A local nonprofit, MSF helps educate communities about Hawaii’s critically endangered monk seal population. Yes, drinking great beer will help wonderful, endangered seals–what's not … [Read more...] about Drinking @MauiBrewCo beer this Friday night will help endangered Hawaiian monk seals
Ukumehame Rifle Range Shuts Down After Instructor Spots Nene Goose
On Jan. 4, an instructor at the Ukumehame Rifle Range spotted a nene goose in the area, according to a County of Maui press release sent out today. I think you can guess what happened next. "The Department of Parks and Recreation has closed down its Ukumehame rifle range because of a Nene goose nest in the area," states the Jan. 7 news release. "On Monday a DLNR wildlife … [Read more...] about Ukumehame Rifle Range Shuts Down After Instructor Spots Nene Goose
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Wants Advisory Council Applicants
Yeah, kids, the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary wants you–to apply for their advisory council, that is. “The members of our advisory council represent an extremely important element of our community,” said Malia Chow, sanctuary superintendent, in a Nov. 26 NOAA news release. “Their input, experience and expertise assist sanctuary managers in making informed and … [Read more...] about Humpback Whale Sanctuary Wants Advisory Council Applicants