Whale Watch 2/10/2010

Today we got to spend some time with a mom and baby as they stayed around at the surface for quite some time and we drifted with them. The bond between mother and calf very apparent in our observations. They didn't seem to mind the boat and we ate snacks, drank juices and watched. Just like being at the movies Next time we bring popcorn? Susan K

Whale Watch 2/12/2010

Captain Kyle, Susan and whale watchers today traveled the coast of Kona and did indeed find whales. Also, the awesome winter swells made for amazing wave watching from out on the boat so included was some coastal exploration. Lots of great photo opportunities as we traveled from pod to pod of Humpback whales.

On Duty

Capt'n Steve keeping a close watch on all his snorkelers during an expedition trip on Manta RAIV.

The Black Pearl

The Black Pearl arrived in Oahu. The next "pirates" movies will be shot here in Hawaii! arrrgh

On The Lookout

Captain Liam and Sunny are always watching out for the safety of their snorkelers.

Adios Kayaks

Since the new kayak rules have gone into effect most of the plastic has gone away! The ten a day permitted kayakers are still walking on the coral but it's a huge improvement.

Whale Alert!

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