1 April 2023

Fun Facts About Whale Watching On Maui

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Maui Whale Facts. Fun facts about Maui humpback whales. Photos and information about whales and Maui whale watch tours.

16 November 2022

Humpback Whale Facts

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Now that we're starting to see whales in Maui waters again, we thought we'd share a few favorite Humpback whale facts!

17 April 2020

Surfing Goat Dairy

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Surfing Goat Dairy is the genius and whim of Thomas and Eva Kafsack, whose emigration from Hamburg to Maui proved to be a boon for cheese-lovers in Hawaii.

23 August 2019

Maui Animal of the Month: Mongoose

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Among Hawaii’s imports is the Small Asian Mongoose—a species of Southeast Asia’s Rikki Tikki Tavi that was shipped to Hawaii in 1872.

30 July 2019

Maui Tropical Plantation is Your Happy Place!

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Maui has something for everyone, but it's not often all in the same place.  If you're in a group that can't decide on what to do and where to go, Maui Tropical Plantation is the solution that will thrill everyone!

20 March 2015

Whale Watching on Maui

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Whale Watching on Maui is a must-do activity for those traveling between December and April. In the meantime, check out these rainbow beauties!

25 March 2014

My Maui Fishing Experiences

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 It's something that has always interested me, so when I was invited on my 1st Maui spearfishing trip, I jumped at the opportunity.

1 December 2013

Maui Environmental Issues

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Despite being most people's idea of paradise, Maui still faces some important environmental issues. Take a look at some of the biggest issues of 2013.

26 June 2012

A snorkeler’s View

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When snorkeling, most enjoy the colorful shallows of coastal reefs due to the density of fish and sea life found there.  Rocky volcanic caverns and intricately woven coral reefs provide sanctuary for small and medium sized fish.  Some of these active reefs are found just off the shore, while others require boat access.  […]

2 May 2011

Snorkeling with Tourists

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Inspired by the oatmeal, we thought it would be fun to build a short comic about why we don’t share while snorkeling with tourists.  This is based on real life experiences (unfortunately.)  We hope you like it! […]

6 January 2011

Maui Whale Watching Experience

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I leaned over the edge of the boat as far as I could, totally mesmerized by the huge eye staring up at me. “She’s looking right at me.  I know it.” I leaned back slightly and slid myself left along the side of the boat.  The big eye followed me.  I grinned and slid myself to the right.  The big eye followed me back. […]

25 August 2008

Kitty Crisis Update 2

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This is in response to an enlightening post by Candy Aluli. She explained that many of the euthanized cats at the Maui Humane Society are put down because of their health, not because they're homeless. The Maui Humane Society is responsible for countless free spay and neutered cats. Here at THE MAUI GOODNESS we're glad [...]

9 August 2008

Maui Cat Overpopulation Update

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One of our editors just stumbled upon a great article in Maui Weekly about the problems with cat overpopulation on Maui. Some of the statistics claimed are: There are anywhere from 100,000 to 500,000 homeless cats on Maui. As many as 250 cats are euthanized EVERY MONTH at the Maui Humane Society. The organization of [...]