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Welcome to the National Marine Sanctuaries web site. Here you'll discover the marine life and extraordinary habitats that make up your nation's marine sanctuaries and our continuing efforts to conserve these ocean and coastal treasures.
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research, and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i.

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New Insights Into Humpback Whales
2008 Sanctuary Ocean Count
Sanctuary Appoints New Council Members
Governor Proclaims February Humpback Whale Month
Sanctuary Recognizes Ocean Contest Winners
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