February 13, 2019
In this Q&A series, we highlight the important work of some of our conservation partners, who make fulfilling NOAA Fisheries’ ocean stewardship mission possible.
Studying and protecting the various whales and dolphins of Hawai‘i requires the expertise of not only NOAA staff and contractors, but also collaborating organizations and individuals across the islands and beyond.
Below, meet five experts whose research and conservation activities have transformed our understanding of the islands’ whales.
A young, female Hawaiian monk seal pup, identified as "PM6," lying in the sand at Kalaupapa, Molokai in 2017. This is the fourth pup of mom "RI25." Credit: NOAA/Tracy Mercer (Permit #16632-02).
An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.
Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands. Credit: Scubazoo/Jason Isley
