Entangled Giants: The Fight to Save Hawaii’s Humpback Whales

Marie Harvey, a member of the Large Whale Entanglement Response Network, works with a team dedicated to saving humpback whales from life-threatening entanglements. These whales migrate thousands of miles to Hawaii’s warm waters, but many arrive exhausted, starving, or caught in fishing gear.The sanctuary in Kihei, Hawaii, is a hub for conservation and education, where visitors can learn about whale rescues and even witness these massive creatures breaching just offshore. Rescuing entangled whales is dangerous work, but it’s crucial for protecting the North Pacific humpback population, which relies on Hawaii’s waters for breeding and raising their young.