Pacific Whale Foundation hosted World Oceans Day June 8 with events in Kahului, Paia, Kihei, Ma‘alaea and Olowalu. Highlights of the annual event – designed to celebrate the ocean, its importance to our lives, and how each of us can protect it, no matter where we live – included beach clean ups at Kahului Harbor, Pa‘ia Bay, and Kamaole III; a free PacWhale Eco-Adventures cruise … [Read more...] about World Oceans Day Deemed a Success
Kristie Wrigglesworth
Maui Whale Festival Picks Up Where Whale Day Left Off
Pacific Whale Foundation entered into a new grant partnership with County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, and the Friday Town Party program to recognize this month's Maui Whale Festival, which replaces Maui's long running Whale Day festivites. This year's event, designated "Kīhei 4th Friday Celebrates Maui Whale Festival," is scheduled for Friday, February 22, 2019 … [Read more...] about Maui Whale Festival Picks Up Where Whale Day Left Off
First humpback of the season
The first whale of the season was spotted by Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer Monday morning, October 8. The humpback was seen at 8:08am, 2.4 miles north of Molokini, headed toward Ma‘alaea Harbor. The spotting was made by PWF Captain Aaron Bement. “This is why we do this,” said Bement. "You never know what you’ll see on any given day. Once day, it’s the endangered … [Read more...] about First humpback of the season
World Oceans Day activities find Maui microplastic average below global average
World Oceans Day was celebrated on Maui on June 8 with events presented by Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui Ocean Center, Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge and Seascape Restaurant. The purpose of World Oceans Day is to inform the public of human impact on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens and mobilize the world’s population for the sustainable management … [Read more...] about World Oceans Day activities find Maui microplastic average below global average
Pacific Whale Foundation remembers founder/Executive Director Greg Kaufman
Pacific Whale Foundation founder and Executive Director Greg Kaufman died on Feb. 10 after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. "We are greatly saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family," said Kristie Wrigglesworth, PWF’s Chief Operating Officer, in a Feb. 11 PWF news release. "We mourn his passing, yet we also … [Read more...] about Pacific Whale Foundation remembers founder/Executive Director Greg Kaufman