We are currently look for a whale off the Kona coast--sighted today at the green can at Honokohau and off Kaiwi point. This whale appears to be very light in color from a far but upon closer inspection it looks like some scarring, whale lice and some sort of skin infection or problem. We do not know exactly what is causing the skin coloration but we would like to find this whale and do some more documentation and possibly get a skin sample for research. If you see this animal please call me on my cell immediately at 987 0765 so that we can respond and if possible stay on the whale until we or back up arrives so that we don't lose him/her. Thanks for your help and wow what a year for whales!!!
Justin Viezbicke
Marine Conservation Coordinator
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale NMS
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