Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Ocean Science Center

Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Science Discovery Center
www.osdcmaui.org
244-8392
www.pacificwhale.org
Ma'alaea
Gives a comprehensive view of the marine life in Hawai'i through free programs, talks, slideshows and events for children and adults.
Hands-on science programs for children using microscopes, water testing supplies and scientific equipment. Tidepool exhibit, baleen barnacles.
Information about whales and dolphins.

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About Maui

Nickname: Valley Isle
Maui County includes the islands of Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Together, the four islands are known as Maui Nui
Flower: Lokelani
Size: Maui is the second largest of the major Hawaiian Islands. Maui is 48 miles long and 26 miles wide, totalling 728 sq. miles
Average Winter Temperature: 71 degrees
Average Summer Temperature: 78 degrees
Average ocean temperature is 78 degrees
Average annual rainfall: 33”
Population: 141,320 (2006 census)
Tourists: 2,263,676 tourists (2005)
An average of 42,000 tourists on an average day