After Dark in the Park Video Archives - June 22 2010
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Helping Humpback Whales In the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research, and resource protection, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. Marine debris, especially rope, presents a threat to whales. Justin Viezbicke, the Hawai`i Island Programs Coordinator for the sanctuary discusses 2010's whale disentanglement season and shares unique videos and photographs of Sanctuary staff helping free these whales in distress.
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Did You Know?
The `ohi`a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is a pioneer plant on new lava and a dominant tree in most mature Hawaiian forests. Honeycreepers, like the `apapane and `amakihi, are often seen sipping sweet nectar from its flowers. More...