Whale spotted near Niihau marks early start of whale season in Hawaii

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The first humpback whale of the season was spotted Sept. 29 by researchers aboard NOAA Ship Hiialakai on their journey home from Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. ADVERTISING The first humpback whale of the season was