Researchers spotted the first humpback whale of the season on Oct. 26 in waters off of Maui. Since then, more whales have been seen swimming in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands.
What You Need To Know
This year’s annual whale count days will be on Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 30 from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Volunteers count the number of humpback whales they see from the shoreline and document the animals’ behavior
The whale count provides a glimpse into the numbers of whales in Hawaii waters
