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42 Maui Whale Watch Magazine • WhaleWatchingOnMaui.com MIG RATION HUMPBACK FACT In spite of numerous research studies and lots of information, no one has been able to discover how humpbacks manage to cross open ocean from Alaska to Hawaii while never veering off course by more than 1 º . Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Humpbacks are listed as an endangered species; they're protected by both federal and state regulations. The Sanctuary encompasses a variety of marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and coral reefs, and promotes the management, research, education, and long-term monitoring of the humpbacks. For more information on the exact location of the sanctuary, see our Sanctuary Map (page 60). If you're here on Maui, celebrate their long journey by going out on a whale watch adventure and capturing some amazing photos. (See Marty's photo tips on page 44) Photo by Marty Wolff Surprise! Experiencing Maui from the air is awesome, to say the least. But during whale watch season you may just be lucky enough to view something very few people in the world ever witness...the whales from above! CHOICE AWARDS Winner Maui 2016 MAU I I S L A N D G U I DE & DR I V I N G MAG AZ I N E S UN S H I N E H EL I CO P TER S • M O ST SP A C I O U S T O U R S k f s f s k f s f s FAVORITE FAVORITE MAUI'S MAUI'S 2 0 1 6 S UN S H I N E H EL I C O PTE RS - A S SEE N I N M AU I' S FA V O R I TES M AGA Z I N E HELICOPTER TOURS HELICOPTER TOURS And if you're wondering which one of the helicopter companies is the best to view Maui and the Humpback Marine Sanctuary from above, take a look at just a few of the awards that Sunshine is winning! Bird's Eye View Yep, year after year, Sunshine Helicopters and their Black Beauties are Maui's Favorite. So, if you're thinking about experiencing the island of Maui and it's beauty from above (which no one should ever miss), call Sunshine Helicopters at the number below. And, if you definitely want to try and see whales on your helicopter tour, be sure to mention it at time of booking! (808) 873-8779 SunshineHelicopters.com