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For more information on the cultural imporance of whales in Hawaiʻi, check out these resources below:
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary protects one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Explore the site to learn more about what their doing and how you can be a part of it! Check out these pages from the sanctuary site for:
A Brief History of Whales in Hawai'i: This article from the Ke Ola Magazine by Peter T. Young explores the complex history of whales in Hawai'i, from whaling to protection.
Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Culture: The Maui Ocean Center dives into more detail on humpback whales, including an informational talk recorded at the aquarium.
The attached pdf bruchure below explains the deep rooted value of humpback whales in Hawaiian culture.
Exploring Our Fluid Earth, a product of the Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG), College of Education. University of Hawaii, 2011. This document may be freely reproduced and distributed for non-profit educational purposes.