Seriously, I don’t think there could possibly be a more fun volunteer activity on the planet.
In January, February, and March, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is holding its annual whale count. Whale counting is an important activity each year; it helps the powers that be track the number of whales that visit our gorgeous Hawaiian waters and monitor their behavior patterns.
Humpback whale activity is at its peak during the winter months, so if you’re here, why not do something you were probably going to do anyway – and do a little good while you’re at it?
The 2012 days for the whale counts are January 28th, February 25th, and March 31st on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, and Kauai.
Spaces are very limited and a lot of them are already booked up, so if you’re interested in participating, click here to register.
Of course, you are free to enjoy whale watching on any of our islands, whether you’re actually counting them or not! During whale season – going on right now! – it’s easy to spot humpback whales from virtually any vantage point on all of the Hawaiian Islands. Sit out on the beach, watch from your hotel room’s balcony, or get up close and personal on a whale watching tour!
To spot a humpback whale, you need to start by gazing out at the ocean (obviously!). Then, scan the water for sprays (the water that shoots out of their blowholes). That’s a sure sign that a whale is nearby! Get your camera ready, because you might be on the verge of seeing a whale tail or maybe even a whale breaching!
At the very least you’ll have a whale of a tale to tell!
