Tag: "Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument"

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New Wintering Grounds Discovered for Humpback Whales

Researchers from Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have made a new discovery regarding humpback whale wintering grounds.  Previously, the primary breeding grounds for the North Pacific has always thought be the main Hawaiian Islands; however, this study has shown that these grounds extend all the way [...]

Mar 20, 2011 | 0 comments View Post
Derelict fishing gear, removal is essential for reducing risks to marine life - NOAA/NMFS

Saving Marine Life: Coral Reefs Cleanup in Northwest Hawaii

The Oscar Elton Sette, one of NOAA’s research vessels is currently at the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument on its first of two planned expeditions this year outlined to remove deserted fishing gear to save marine life, especially in coral reef ecosystems of the North West Hawaiian Islands (NWHI).

Sep 16, 2009 | 0 comments View Post