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Submit comments to NOAA by May 24, 2006 against the testing of high-powered sonar off Kauai set for July 2006! Read the National Resources Defense Council comments on the proposed testing

Fast Ferries
New ferry vessels proposed for Hawaii are 340 feet long and cruise at speeds of up to 45 mph. Whales and other animals are not able to get out of the way of a large vessel moving that fast, and when struck, will either be killed or suffer severe injuries.

Wastewater Pumpout Stations for the small boat harbors at Ma‘alaea and Lahaina have long been promised to the Maui marine community, but there has been little progress on this issue in recent years. Read the latest news about Pacific Whale Foundation's Eco-Truck here. Download our petition to urge the government to install pump-out facilities at Ma‘alaea Harbor now, rather than delay while awaiting the full renovation the harbor.

Our Current Marine Conservation Campaigns

Stop Whaling Now Despite a worldwide ban, whaling continues in international waters. Sound off to your elected reps - we show you how! South Pacific Whale Sanctuary Support the South Pacific Whale Sanctuary Proposal. Southern Cross University opposes whaling program	Read about past successful conservation campaigns: No Captive Dolphins in MauI County Stop Shark Finning End CO2 Dumping in Hawaiian Waters
Protect the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Created to protect the fishes and coral reefs in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, this new sanctuary needs your support. It's one of the last largely unspoiled marine habitats left on our planet.
Maui's marine community has a pressing need for Wastewater Pumpout Stations in the small boat harbors at Ma‘alaea and Lahaina. Read our recent testimony to the governor on this critical issue, and read the latest news about Pacific Whale Foundation's Eco-Truck here. To urge the government to install pump-out facilities at Ma‘alaea Harbor now, rather than delay while awaiting the full renovation the harbor, download our petition here.

Troubles In Paradise
Pacific Whale Foundation is committed to conservation of our planet's oceans. We give special priority to problems occurring in Hawaii, our nation's only island state. In our Troubles in Paradise section, we offer information and resources about the top environmental issues related to ocean conservation. Sustainable Seafood Wallet Cards (download the PDF file here) 10 Ways To Save The Ocean
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