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Humpback Whale Season In Hawaii

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Humpback Whale Season In Hawaii

Every year during the moths of December to May, Hawaii is home to approximately 6,000 to 8,000 Humpback Whales. The whales travel all the way from the Gulf of Alaska to breed and give birth.

The Hawaiian Islands are all wonderful locations to view the majestic creatures, though the Auau Channel and the Maui Coast are the most populated due to the lack of pollution and large open space. While births are never seen, Calves can be spotted in late January and are commonly seen close to the shore.

At about 45 tons fully grown, it is hard to believe the whales are able to propel themselves several feet above water while breaching. Early morning and Late evening is the best chance to catch the whales in action; fluking and breaching.

Their talents also include singing. The male Humpbacks sing to seduce their mates, as well as to signal other whales while they hunt their prey as a group.

In Hawaii the Humpbacks, or 'Kohala's' are treasures as they are revered as family guardians. And while still considered endangered due to a close call to extinction in 1966, researchers have noticed an extreme growth in population. It is now known that there are 30,000 to 40,000 Humpbacks worldwide.

Plan your next trip to Hawaii during Whale Season and take advantage of one of the dozens of Whale Watching tours State wide to see them for yourself!

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