A whale calf spotted in distress off of Māʻalaea Bay on Maui today, is likely suffering from blunt force injuries caused by a vessel strike. That’s the determination made by researchers with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The organization received reports from various on-water vessel operators of the suspected injury. Researchers with […]
During whale season, especially in water depths of 600 feet or less, boaters are asked to maintain a speed of 15 knots or less to minimize the risk of striking a whale.