Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is one of the world's most important whale habitats, hosting thousands of humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) each winter.
| Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location within Hawaii | |
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Coordinates | 20.936°N 156.77°W |
| Area | 1,400 square miles (3,600 km2) |
| Designated | 1992 |
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