First Whales Sighed on Kauai- Viewing guidelines

The first whale broke through the water close to a boat sailing off Po‘ipu Sunday. Thirty seconds later, another whale breached a little farther from the first.

With as many as 10,000 humpback whales expected in Hawaiian waters this November through May, boating safety is not only important for the whales, but to boat operators and passengers as well. The following are guidelines for boaters and boat-based whale watching:

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