In 2022, the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship received 17 proposals from Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hong Kong SAR, Madagascar, Mexico, … Read More about 2022 Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship Winners Announced

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2020 Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship Award Winner Selected
The Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship received over 20 proposals from around the world. The quality of submissions was extremely high, and in April … Read More about 2020 Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship Award Winner Selected

Marine Mammal Society Podcast: 2018 Winners of the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship
Check out the latest podcast from the Marine Mammal Society! Dr. Chris Parsons & Dr. Adam Pack introduce the winners of the 2018 Louis M. … Read More about Marine Mammal Society Podcast: 2018 Winners of the Louis M. Herman Research Scholarship

PBS Documentary “Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song” goes live!
Today’s the day! Our television documentary “Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song” for the PBS Changing Seas series had its inaugural premier tonight … Read More about PBS Documentary “Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song” goes live!

January, 2021 Whale Research off Maui
Aloha, I just finished up two exciting weeks studying early season humpback whales off west Maui! This year, TDI is continuing its collaborative … Read More about January, 2021 Whale Research off Maui

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