The exhibit, titled “Our Ocean, Close-Up,” features detailed portraits of species found in Hawaiʻi’s waters, painted by 11th ...

Maui led Hawai‘i with 307 sightings during the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Great Whale Count on the last Saturday in March. The count tallied 220 sightings on Oahu, 28 on the Big Island, 122 on ...

The Pentagon increasingly sees the Pacific as its most important theater of operations as tensions brew between the U.S. and ...

Kihei, nestled on Maui's sunniest shore, is a laid-back beach town where endless blue skies meet sparkling turquoise waters. Known for its sandy beaches, this vibrant spot is a paradise for both ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — It's nearing peak whale-watching season in Hawaii. On Maui, this means the daily sign of boats darting across the water carrying passengers eager to spot humpback whales.

Maui Whale Adventures offers visitors the chance to experience these gentle giants up close. Departing daily from Ka’anapali Beach, the company’s eco-friendly tours are led by knowledgeable ...

On a typical day, the Ocean Spirit would be operating eco-tours across Maui as part of the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine conservation and education program. The ship survived the ...

In addition to these efforts, PWF continues its ongoing Reef Cleanup Dive Program, supported by the County of Maui Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division. Over the past six months, these ...

Whale bodies occasionally wash up on Maui shores, but observers say it’s unusual because a calf in the ocean is usually eaten by sharks with no one witnessing its death.

West Maui is the best place for whale watching in Maui. The waters off West Maui, and more specifically, the Maui Nui Basin, are part of a protected sanctuary for humpback whales.

MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Chrissy Lovitt, a Lahaina boat captain, captured a heartwarming moment between two unlikely friends: her 11-year-old golden retriever Macy and a whale in the Maui waters.