TravelWorld International Magazine Fall 2022
The magazine written and photographed by North American Travel Journalists Association members.
The magazine written and photographed by North American Travel Journalists Association members.
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MONTEREY BAY<br />
f Monterey Bay had a mascot, it would<br />
be the sea otter. These marine<br />
mammals provide endless hours<br />
of entertainment to the visitors<br />
of the Monterey Bay National<br />
Marine Sanctuary in Central<br />
California. Often they can be<br />
seen in the giant kelp forest<br />
close to the water’s edge where<br />
they search for food.<br />
A sea otter in the Monterey Bay<br />
National Marine Sanctuary--photo<br />
provided with permission by NOAA<br />
Among the largest protected ocean<br />
areas in the United States, the Monterey<br />
sanctuary is larger than Yellowstone<br />
National Park. This vast area is home to 36<br />
species of marine mammals including sea otters,<br />
dolphins, porpoises, and blue whales. In addition there<br />
are 525 species of fish and 180 types of sea and shore birds.<br />
With the summer season attracting large crowds to the Monterey Peninsula, fall is ideal for a quieter experience. And like<br />
Channel Islands, this is the perfect time to watch migrating blue whales.<br />
A highlight of any visit to Monterey Bay sanctuary is a kayak ride through the kelp forest. Sea otters are often seen floating<br />
in rafts (groups of resting sea otters) and searching for food. The occasional harbor seal can be seen bobbing up and down<br />
as well. Rent a kayak for a self-guided experience or take an organized tour with Adventures By The Sea.<br />
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS<br />
HUMPBACK WHALES<br />
Humpback whale in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback National<br />
Marine Sanctuary--photo provided with permission by NOAA<br />
tarting in November and<br />
continuing through April,<br />
thousands of humpback<br />
whales travel to the warm,<br />
shallow waters of Hawai to<br />
mate, give birth, and raise<br />
their young. In fact half the<br />
population of the North Pacific<br />
humpback whales use these<br />
waters seasonally. Hawaiian Islands Humpback<br />
Whale National Marine Sanctuary protects<br />
these whales and their habitat. While it is<br />
possible to view the whales from land, many<br />
visitors opt to join an organized whale watching<br />
tour to see them up close.<br />
To learn more about these magnificent creatures–along with all the other marine life–check out the Visitor Center in<br />
Kīhei Maui. In front of the center is the native Hawaiian fishpond called Kōʻieʻie. The three-acre pond is one of the last<br />
remaining intact traditional fish ponds along the south Maui coastline.<br />
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Other activities in the sanctuary include snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddle boarding, and recreational fishing.
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