Surfing in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

July 2016

Safe haven for marine animals, or perfect place to catch a wave? Both! National marine sanctuaries like Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary protect hundreds of marine species -- and they're also perfect spots for responsible recreation. For Joe Green, ukulele craftsman and owner of Surf n Sea in O'ahu, the sanctuary protects important surf spots. Check out our video to learn more!

Transcript

Want me to play some music for you?

This is a song I wrote.

This is called "This Day is Made for Surfing"

(MUSIC)

(SINGING) Up before dawn gotta check the report

(SINGING) Looks like a day for fun

(SINGING) Drop the kids off at school or put 'em on the bus, or a little home school

(SINGING) Teach 'em 'bout the tides and the wind and the motions that blend

(SINGING) the swell and the fall of sections and walls that allows us to defy gravity

(SINGING) This day is made for surfing

(SINGING) Yeah this day is made for surfing

(SINGING) Take 95 to US 1 we're on our way

(SINGING) Take the Five to Highway 1, H2 to Kam highway

(SINGING) Don't have to rush, one thing's for sure, the waves will be there

(SINGING) Little sprinkle of rain don't bother me, I love the rainbows

(SINGING) This day is made for surfing

There ya go!