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The Conversation

The Conversation: U.S. Dept. of Education cuts; Whales in Lahaina

By Catherine Cruz,
Lillian Tsang
Published April 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM HST
A whale dives down after being spotted by researchers aboard the Makana.
Courtesy Whale Trust
A whale dives down after being spotted by researchers aboard the Makana.

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