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We are pleased to share a new publication exploring the age structure and population health of spinner dolphins of the Leeward coast of Hawaiʻi Island, using drone-based photogrammetry. This study is entitled Drone photogrammetry reveals age-structure shifts with potential consequences for the viability of spinner dolphins in Hawaiʻi. Mother and calf spinner dolphins. Spinner dolphins in Hawaiʻi follow a unique daily routine: they forage offshore at night and return to shallo

Written by: Aitana Romero Vaernewyck, Emily Foote, Andy Klein, and Lewis Evans Kick things off with our Maui 2026 field season recap! Each winter, the waters of Maui Nui become a hub of activity as humpback whales return to their breeding grounds. For our team at the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP), this marks the start of an intensive field season focused on understanding whale behavior, physiology, and health. Specifically, our project aims to understand the drivers o

Written by Abigael Jacka, Taylor Rouse, and Lewis Evans Video overview of our 2025 humpback season edited by Abigael As we prepare for our 2026 humpback whale field season in Maui Nui, our team has taken a moment to look back on the incredible work accomplished last winter. Two of our 2024–2025 interns, Abigael Jacka and Taylor Rouse, recently compiled a detailed reflection on last year’s (2025) Maui field season — capturing the discoveries, day-to-day realities, and collabor