For more information on the cultural importance of whales in Hawaiʻi, check out these resources below:
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary protects one of the world’s most important humpback whale habitats. Explore the site to learn more about what their doing and how you can be a part of it!
Check out these pages from the sanctuary site for:
- Stories from the Blue: Uncle Sol
- Native Hawaiian Culture
- Heritage
- Resources for both teachers and students
- What’s in a song? Hawaiʻi’s humpback whale population: This article highlights research on humpback whales conducted by scientists at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa .
- A Brief History of Whales in Hawai’i: This article from the Ke Ola Magazine by Peter T. Young explores the complex history of whales in Hawai’i, from whaling to protection.
- The cultural significance of whales in Hawaii: Read this article to understand a bit more about humpback whale importance in Hawai’i.
- Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Culture: The Maui Ocean Center dives into more detail on humpback whales, including an informational talk recorded at the aquarium.
- The attached pdf bruchure below explains the deep rooted value of humpback whales in Hawaiian culture.