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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, which is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawai`i, 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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arrow Presentations on Hawaiʻi Island: Learn about Underwater Flight New
arrow Join the 24th Annual Maritime Symposium New
arrow Register for Sanctuary Ocean Count New
arrow Kihei Visitor Center Now Open on Saturdays
arrow Sanctuary Ocean Count Receives Take Pride In America Award
arrow View the Aloha ʻĀina Guidance Document
arrow Maui: Learn more about current volunteer opportunities

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