Sometimes whales beach themselves because of pregnancy, injury, sickness or another weakness. Another reason is human caused — fishing, sonar or other human activities can cause it.
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NOAA to boaters: Be extra cautious as humpback whale season is underway in Hawaii
Humpback whale season gets underway in Hawaii By HNN Staff | December 15, 2020 at 7:42 PM HST - Updated December 17 at 12:56 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - NOAA is asking boaters to look out for mother and calf humpback whales as Hawaii’s whale season gets underway.
The season runs from December 15 until May 15, with the peak being January through March.
Federal rules prohibit mariners and swimmers from approaching whales within 100 yards on the water. The distance is much greater, 1,000 feet, for aircraft including drones.
“Collisions between whales and vessels occur annually, presenting serious risks to boaters as well as the whales,” said Ed Lyman, natural resource specialist for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.