The US National Marine Sanctuaries system is a collection of 15 (and counting) protected marine environments, similar to our national parks. From August 2 through 4, the Marine Sanctuaries are hosting a "get into your sanctuary" campaign, to highlight the work they do. We"re joining them by showing this humpback whale breaching the waters off the coast of Maui. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is where many of these school-bus-sized whales gather in winter months to breed. But we"ll fly instead of swim there.
Cetacean Saturday
Today in History
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Star Wars Day
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American bison
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1, 1, 2, 3: It s Fibonacci Day!
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Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
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Wartburg Castle overlooking Thuringian Forest in Germany
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A little blue
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Great on so many levels
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A meerkat stands alone
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European Day of Parks
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Poinsettia Day
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Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain
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A place fit for the gods
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Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park
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A lunar lantern celebration
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Pi Day
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Sequoia National Parks 134th anniversary
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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Siblings Day
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Wild turkeys in repose
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Blue paradise on the Costa Brava
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National Llama Day
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National Rivers Month
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Christmas comes to New York City
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Did it see its shadow?
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Wild scene on the Merced River
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In Sicily, history is everywhere
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Greece celebrates its independence