Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Coast Guard respond to entangled subadult humpback whale off Maui [Image 5 of 5]

HAWAII, UNITED STATES

03.11.2017

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat -Medium crew monitors a safety zone off Maui as responders work to safely remove a large electrical cable from the mouth of a subadult humpback whale while off Maui March 11, 2017. The Coast Guard assisted responders from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Maui Ocean Safety, Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and NOAA's West Maui response team by providing an additional platform work from and enforcing a safety zone in the area. The Coast Guard and NOAA enjoy a strong partnership in the Hawaiian Islands to ensure the safety of the public and whales. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rob Lester)

• Date Taken: 03.11.2017
• Date Posted: 03.13.2017 21:15
• Photo ID: 3225339
• VIRIN: 170311-G-GO100-1005
• Resolution: 1800x1199
• Size: 1.67 MB
• Location: HAWAII, US