1,010 Humpback Whale sightings tallied during the 2009 Great Maui Whale Count!

A total of 1,010 humpback whale sightings were recorded by more than 200 volunteers, during the 2009 Great Maui Whale Count, an annual event conducted by the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation. Join us for the 2010 Great Maui Whale Count. See below for information.

The volunteers worked from 13 counting sites, along the south and west shore of Maui, in an area stretching from Makena Beach to Kapalua, and also on Maui's north shore at Hookipa. The count took place during a window of about three hours, between 8:30 and 11:40 a.m.. The volunteers, equipped with binoculars, compasses and data sheets, worked alongside Pacific Whale Foundation researchers and staff. Read the entire story >>

Featuring
• Introductory Research training
• Whale Information from the experts
• Research tools

Details
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Where: contact us for locations

Volunteer
Please volunteer for this annual count. Pacific Whale Foundation provides the tools and training. It's a great way to meet others who share your interest in whales and to learn about whales and whale research.

To volunteer, call Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Vough at (808) 856-8320 or click here to email her.