by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 19, 2019 | Ocean News, Environment
Over the weekend, a humpback whale was spotted entangled in lines used to catch crab and lobster. The lines wrapped around both the whale’s mouth and tail, while cutting into its body. Trained rescue crews were able to reach the whale, but they were not able to... 
by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 12, 2019 | Environment
Maui is experiencing a winter for the ages. To quote “Game of Thrones”, winter is here. OK, our high temperatures are still near 80 degrees by the ocean, but the nights are lower 60’s or even upper 50’s. That’s downright frigid for Maui!... 
by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 8, 2019 | Environment, Misc, Ocean Activities
Whale Tales 2019 is coming to Maui from February 15 – 18. Hosted by Whale Trust at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Whale Tales is a fully immersive educational (and fun!) weekend featuring marine biologists, whale researchers and award-winning photographers from... 
by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 7, 2019 | Environment, Ocean Activities
If you need another reason, besides staying dry, better sight lines and comfort, to book a whale watch trip on a larger boat like those sailed by Hawaii Ocean Project versus a smaller, rubber boat, you can add safety to the list. A British couple kayaking in Monterey... 
by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 4, 2019 | Environment
Just a quick heads up… if you’re planning on swimming near the shore of Maui and the water appears brown, it’s advised you stay out of the water. Basically, a brown water advisory means the water is contaminated. If the water near your beach appears... 
by Hawaii Ocean Project | Feb 4, 2019 | Environment, Maui Whale Watch, Ocean Activities
The weather on Maui has been rough this winter. Between the wind and the rain, it feels like the Pacific Northwest. At least the temperatures remain warm and the Polar Vortex didn’t reach Hawaii! Even though the temps are still nice, windy conditions can create...