#National Marine Sanctuary System

National Marine Sanctuary System turns 50

The system includes the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Open Despite Government Shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (MDC) in Hilo remains open to the public.

Whale Count Will Take Place Despite Government Shutdown

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place Jan. 26, 2019, despite the federal government shutdown.