How long do the humpback whales stay in Hawaii waters?
There are different opinions. Dr. Jim Darling suggests an average stay of just two weeks in Hawaii waters before heading back to Alaska, others think it could be longer, but they all agree that the duration of their stay depends on different circumstances: a recently impregnated female will head back right away (a female had been identified via photo-ID on the way back after just 21 days in Hawaiian waters); a mother who has given birth will stay longer until the calf is strong enough to make the long, dangerous journey. According to Dr. Darling, the longest stay researchers are aware of is 2 months with a mother/calf pair.
