Whale Tales
Whale Tales to be Held
February 3rd and 4th
At The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Whale Tales – a free, public event that provides ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about whales and the oceans from world-renowned scientists, photographers, and filmmakers – will be held at the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua on February 3 and 4, 2012. Sponsored by Makana Aloha Foundation, Whale Tales, an annual event hosted by Whale Trust, is dedicated to raising awareness about whales and the oceans, while raising funds to support whale research conducted off Maui.
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 3rd |
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3:00 – 3:15 |
Welcome: MEAGAN JONES AND FLIP NICKLIN |
3:15 – 4:15 |
Among Giants: A Life with Whales |
4:30 – 5:15 |
A Brief Look at 2010-2011 Field Seasons |
Saturday, February 4th |
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10:00 – 10:20 |
Gray Whales, Genetics, Behavior and Morocco |
10:30 – 10:50 |
Unraveling the Entanglement Threat for Hawaii's Humpback Whales |
11:00 – 11:45 |
Chewing the Fat: Killer Whale Predation on Baleen Whales |
12:00 – 2:00 |
LUNCH AND BOOK SIGNING |
2:00 – 2:45 |
The Mysterious Sex Life of the Humpback Male |
3:00 – 3:45 |
"OMG, Whales 'twitter' their BFF", BRUCE MATE, Ph.D. |
Benefit Whale Watches with Whale Tale Presenters
Sponsored by Lahaina Cruise Company, Capt. Steve’s Rafting, Maui Adventure Cruises, Ocean Rafting, Ultimate Rafting, and Trilogy Excursion |
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Saturday, February 4th |
7:30 – 9:30 am |
Whale Watch with Mark Ferrari |
Sunday February 5th |
7:30 – 9:30 am |
Whale Watch with Flip Nicklin |
Sunday February 5th |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Whale Watch with Bruce Mate |
Sunday February 5th |
1:00 – 3:00 pm |
Whale Watch with Jim Darling |
Monday, February 6th |
7:30 – 9:30 am |
Whale Watch with Dan Salden |
Monday, February 6th |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
Sunset Whale Watch** with |
** Special benefit sunset whale watch with presenters and special guests, includes pupus and cocktails. $150 p/person. $100 of the $150 is tax deductible. |
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Check-in is ½ hour ahead of departure.
Prices
- Individual whale watches $45.00
- Day pass is available for Sunday ($115, includes all 3 whale watches on Sunday).
- Two-Day Pass for Sat/Sunday ($160, includes 4 whale watches Saturday and Sunday).
- Special Benefit Whale Watch (includes presenters, special guests, pupus and cocktails) $150 p/person
Limited Seats Available - Call (808) 572-5700 or email info@whaletrust.org to make your reservation now.
Reservations will also be taken on a first-come/first-serve basis at the Whale Tales Event
All proceeds benefit Whale Trust, Hawaii Whale Research Foundation, and Center for Whale Studies.
Whale Tales brings together marine mammal scientists, conservationists and world-renowned photographers and cinematographers to share their latest findings with the public. The event includes something for everyone, including free educational seminars, educational programs and activities for children, book signings with local marine mammal authors, benefit whale watches and more. Activities surrounding Whale Tales will kick-off with a Whale Trust charity golf tournament on January 28th at the King Kamehameha Club and conclude on February 10th with Lahaina Restoration Foundation at the Baldwin House in Lahaina.
This year's presenters include Dr. Bruce Mate, a pioneer in satellite tagging efforts of large and endangered whales; Craig Matkin, who specializes in the study of killer whales in Alaska; and Flip Nicklin, author of the best-selling new book, Among Giants: A Life with Whales. Ed Lyman from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Mark Ferrari of Center for Whale Studies, Dr. Jim Darling of Whale Trust and Dr. Dan Salden of Hawaii Whale Research Foundation will also be sharing some of their latest findings about social, behavior and conservation topics related to whales and their natural environment.
Originally called Whale Quest Kapalua, this annual event has raised over $200,000 for whale research on Maui since it began in 2006. Whale Trust shares the profits generated by the weekend's events with other local research organizations including Hawaii Whale Research Foundation and Center for Whale Studies.
Whale Tales Sponsored By:
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