Updated at 9:05 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2007
Humpback whale count to get under way tomorrow
Advertiser Staff
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will tomorrow begin its annual humpback whale count on four islands. The shore-based survey counts whales from 65 sites on O'ahu, Kaua'i, the Big Island and Kaho'olawe.The survey will be from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The Pacific Whale Foundation conducts a whale count off Maui independently.
Last year more than 1,900 volunteers participated in the NOAA whale count. Volunteers may register by calling (888) 559-4253, ext. 253 on the Big Island; 397-2651, ext. 253 on O'ahu, and 246-2860 on Kaua'i.
For site locations see:
hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/volunteer_program/site_intro.html
