False Killer Whale Research

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, through the Division of Aquatic Resources, is seeking proposals for contracted data collection to support the long-term management and cooperative conservation of the insular false killer whale population in Hawaiʻi. This research initiative aims to provide critical data to ensure the continued protection and study of these marine mammals across the state. Interested parties must respond to solicitation P27000221 by the deadline of September 12, 2026. The project will be performed statewide in Hawaiʻi, and inquiries regarding the proposal process can be directed to the primary point of contact, Laura Jackson.