14TH ANNUAL WHALE TALES EVENT SUMMARY PRESENTED BY WHALE TRUST 2020 A RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA SIGNATURE EVENT 800ATTENDEES

Approximately 328 residents (41%) and 472 visitors (59%) attended Whale Tales sessions over three days.

486 STUDENTS The Whale Tales Education Program reached 486 students with school visits from the Whale Trust education team. 150 students from three schools also joined presenters at the opening day of Whale Tales for hands-on education opportunities.

COMMUNITY 85 VOLUNTEERS

Our volunteer team makes Whale Tales possible each year. More than 85 individuals mobilized to support all aspects of this year's event. WHALE 17 WATCHES In partnership with local whale watch companies that donate boats and crew to support the event, 17 benefit whale watches hosted by Whale Tales presenters provided on-the-water opportunities to experience whales firsthand with presenters.

EXPERT 14 PRESENTERS

Whale Tales 2020 showcased the latest in marine science, conservation, and award-winning photography in 12 sessions.

MARINE SCIENCE 13 STATIONS The Whale Tales Marine Science Center featured 13 local organizations sharing educational opportunities for all ages to encourage ocean awareness and conservation.

LOCAL BUSINESSES 12 AND ARTISTS Twelve local ocean-minded businesses and Maui-based artists exhibited during Whale Tales, donating a portion of sales in support of whale research. SPECIAL EVENTS & RECEPTIONS Special events and receptions are sponsored by individuals and businesses to celebrate the contributions of the Whale Tales sponsors, presenters, and team who make the event possible. 14TH ANNUAL WHALE TALES

In partnership with The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Whale Trust presented the 14th Annual Whale Tales event February 14-17, 2020 on Maui.

Whale Tales is a unique opportunity for Maui residents and visitors to hear firsthand what marine scientists are studying. The 4-day event features expert presentations, benefit whale watches with presenters, marine photography and films, and opportunities to network with world- FINANCIAL REPORT renowned authorities in whale research. All proceeds raised support whale research, education, and conservation efforts in Hawaii. Event Revenue $ 289,508

In addition to funding the research and education Event Costs $ 192,425 programs of Whale Trust, funds raised at Whale Tales 2020 have been allocated to support the following initiatives, programs, and partner Total Profit $ 97,083 organizations:

BENEFICIARIES Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National PROFIT ALLOCATION Marine Sanctuary Disentanglement Program Oceanwide Science Institute Whale Tales Reserve Fund $ 9,708 Hawaii Whale Research Foundation Hawaii Institute of Beneficiary Honorariums $ 20,000 STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Student Research Fellowship $ 5,000 Recognizing the importance of investing in and Song Congress $ 28,687 training the next generation of marine researchers, Whale Trust Research $ 33,687 a percentage of the funds raised at Whale Tales will help support the research projects of graduate students that are in alignment with the mission and values of Whale Trust.

Mahalo to each of the individuals and WORLD SONG CONGRESS business who supported this year's event. 2021 year marks the 50th year since the first description of humpback whale song was published. In celebration of this milestone, funds SPECIAL THANKS TO raised at Whale Tales will support a new initiative PRESENTING AND PREMIER SPONSORS to bring together international researchers to assess our understanding of humpback whale song, its role in management, and to prioritize next steps in decoding its mystery.

Charles and Molly Hook

Gunars and JoRene Valkirs William Kronenberg III

Garry Weber 2020 PRESENTERS LARS BEJDER, PHD Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology MARC LAMMERS, PHD The Use of Innovative Technology to Study the Bioenergetic Demands Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary of Migrating Humpback Whales Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

GRADY BOOCH ED LYMAN, MSC IBM Research Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Applying Artificial Intelligence to Detect Marine Mammal Vocalization Trends in Large Whale Entanglements & Recent Response Efforts

RUSSELL BROWN JOHN MORAN, MS Adobe Systems Incorporated NOAA’s Auke Bay Laboratories Picturing Whales, from the Past to the Future What Happens in Alaska Doesn’t Stay in Alaska

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU CHARLES “FLIP” NICKLIN Ocean Futures Society Whale Trust Picturing Whales, from Past to the Future JIM DARLING, PHD Whale Trust DANIEL OPITZ Finally! First Glimpses of Humpback Giving Birth Captured on Film Ocean Mind with special guest Deb Patton, Captain Steve's Rafting Immerse Yourself - Humpbacks of Hawai’i

BETH GOODWIN, MA BRIAN SKERRY Jupiter Research Foundation Marine Wildlife Photojournalist - National Geographic Wave Glider Europa’s Recovery: Across the Pacific in Search of Tribes of the Sea Humpback Assemblies KRISTI WEST, PHD RALPH LEE HOPKINS Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Identifying Threats to Whales & Dolphins in the Pacific Islands: Picturing Whales, from the Past to the Future What Can Strandings Tell Us? 2020 SPONSORS AND EVENT PARTNERS PRESENTING SPONSORS ORCA SPONSORS WHALE WATCH PARTNERS Makana Aloha Foundation Doris Lang and Gordon Firestein Captain Steve’s Rafting Adventures George and Marie Weis Florence Foundation Dive Maui Suzanne and John Gavigan Hawaii Ocean Project BLUE WHALE SPONSORS D Joy Howell / James Howell Foundation Hawaii Ocean Rafting Charles and Molly Hook Maxine Chein and Warren Frank Jayhawk Yacht William Kronenberg III Brenda and Richard Livingston Makai Adventures Gunars and JoRene Valkirs Patrick and Pat Muffler Maui Adventure Cruises Garry Weber Dot Norris, Secretary of WHALERN Sea Maui Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Donna and Dan Peterson Trilogy Excursions Julie and Curtis Robb, Haley Robb, Lorraine Arenberg Ultimate Whale Watch & HUMPBACK WHALE SPONSORS Gail and Tony Vander Heide EVENT PARTNERS & IN-KIND SPONSORS Linda and Bob Caldwell Renee Ward Sherry and Brad Eichhorst Jennifer Johnson and Wendy Worcester Adobe Jim and Cathy Maxwell Alaska Airlines

GRAY WHALE SPONSORS MAKAI SPONSORS Bryan Berkowitz George and Linda Wilson, Roberta Osborn CJs Diner & Deli in Memory of Brenda Livingston Trish and Jon Quistgaard Go Rent A Car Maui Janet and Todd Bedrosian Kohola Brewery SPERM WHALE SPONSORS Dr. Angela and William Court Let’s Entertain Maui The Bendon Family Foundation Dive Maui - CJ Kessler Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Darrell Frost and Terri Youmans Candace Horton Maui Print Works David and Helen Jean Hammernick Sue and Leo Lapito Maui Whale Watch Magazine Jeff and Marge Herbst Alice Litton and Karen Robbins OluKai Arleen and Dave McGlade Schofield Family 9th Island Outrigger Pizza Company

Phylecia Platte WHALE TALES PHOTO EXPEDITION Punakea Palms Huber-White Ralph Lee Hopkins Carolyn Schaefer Nancy Fulkerson Real Fruit Ice Cream Ken Sexton and Cindy Atkins J. Thomas Gnauck Sherri Reeve Designs Rick and Nancy Steffens Elizabeth Gonzolez The Mind's Eye Interiors Linn Kreig Wahi Hawaii MINKE WHALE SPONSORS Peter MacMillian Marje Barton Scot and Keely Sellers FEATURED ARTIST PARTNERS Fulkerson Winery Jonathan Dee and Margaret Stone Sherri Reeve Designs Fred and Jane Litt Greg Taylor Karim Iliya Thomas and M’Lou Lytle Penelope M. Thompson Sean Baba, Fresh Island Art Gallery Jackie and Rodney Lyons Sarah Hall Thompson Stacy Vosberg Mary and Larry MacPhee Theodore A. Thompson Vladimir Kush/Kush Fine Art Lahaina John and Melissa Meier Bob Williams Michelle & Scott Victoria Wilson-Charles Clyde M. and Gerrianne G. Sakamoto Timkin Sturgis Foundation Special thanks to Senator Lisa Murkowski for your video greeting and to Russell Brown for the virtual whale exhibit! 2020 SILENT AUCTION DONORS Ali Torre Great Wolf Lodge Marriott Marquis - San Francisco The Face Place Skincare Clinic, LLC Allagash Brewing Company Habibi Matteo's Osteria The Resort at Pelican Hill Aloha Tropicandles Hale Zen Home Decor & More Maui Divers Jewelry The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort Hali'imaile Distilling Company Maui Master Jewelers Tribe Maui Blue Maui Clothing HoloHolo Surf Maui Mobility USA Windspinners Bob's Auto Care Hot Island Glass Maui Mountain Cruisers Viewpoints Gallery Body in Balance Hotel Bel-Air Maui Ocean Center Vitality Wellness Brad & Sherry Eichhorst Hula Grill, TS Restaurants Maui OnStage at The Historic Iao Theater Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Candace Horton Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Maui Tropical Plantation Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort and Spa Christy Kuosman iHave4Kings Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Windward Aviation Collections Islands By Jeff Memories Etched in Stone Zensations Spa Dawn Jones Jennette Mills, twotreesart.com Moni Lavaka Debbie Patton, Captain Steve's Rafting Jordanne Gallery Monkeypod Kitchen Designing Wahine Emporium / Hale Zen Julie Galeeva Fine Art Mystic Maui Dive Maui Kapalua Ziplines North Sailing Down the Hatch Keani Hawaii Old Lahaina Luau Dragons Den Herb Shop Kokua Sun Care LLC Pacific Whale Foundation Driftwood Kulua Pink By Nature Droplets Lena's Salon and Spa POW Earth Art Linda Darnell and Page Cross Primitive Hawaiian Gyotaku Fairmont Kea Lani - Ko Lindblad Expeditions Royal Lahaina Resort WHALE TRUST Flatbread Company Living Adjusted Family Wellness Center Sherri Reeve Gallery & Gifts Fresh Island Art & Framing Lloyd Vineyards Sip Me PO BOX 243 Freshies Maui Restaurant Lululemon Spirit of Maui MAKAWAO, HI 96768 Gannon's Restaurant Makai Glass Maui Stacy Vosberg Fine Art Goodies Boutique Mala Restaurant Stellar Jewels 808-572-5700 Grand Hyatt Kauai Malia Saia Susan Wallace Barnes WHALETRUST.ORG Grand Wailea Mangala Yoga The Beverly Hills Hotel