Marine Mammal Monday: Marine Mammal Stories
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Species conservation
- Sustainable seafood
For centuries, marine mammals and people have had an entwined history due to our dependence on a healthy ocean. Watch Marine Mammal Monday: Marine Mammal Stories to learn more about the stories and culture surrounding marine mammals throughout history. During this virtual program, we'll be highlighting whales, harbor porpoises and the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
Want to know more about culture and marine mammals? Check out our Mālama i nā ʻĪlioholoikauaua activity. Let the aloha spirit inspire you while creating sustainable seafood critters and learning about traditional Hawaiian pono (or virtuous) practices combined with innovations from our partners in the Natural Energy Labs of Hawaiʻi Authority (NELHA) campus.
header photo by Elena Graham © The Marine Mammal Center / NOAA permit #18786
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