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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>If you are able to venture a little further west to Maui, HI this Feb. 13-15, I highly recommend the annual Whale Quest conference in Kapalua <A href="http://www.whalequestkapalua.com">www.whalequestkapalua.com</A>. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>The presenters are in the top of the humpback field such as </FONT><FONT face=Verdana>Dave Mattila of HIHWNMS, Dr. Bruce Mate, Christine Gabriele of Glacier Bay National Park, and many more. Filmmakers from BBC and National Geographic will be there showing footage. </FONT><FONT face=Verdana>There will also be exhibitors including the HIHWNMS outreach booth. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>This annual conference is free and open to the public, held at the Ritz Carlton in Kapalua Maui. There are many places to stay on the island which offer lower rates.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>If you can make it to Maui, Emily Carlson Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator (and last year's July speaker) invites you to stop by the Sanctuary Headquarters in Kihei to say hello. Her phone is 808-879-2818 ext 102. To visit the Sanctuary site go to:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><A href="http://www.hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov">www.hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov</A>. </FONT></DIV>
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