Whale Quest Kapalua raised more than $65,000 during the recent three-day educational symposium at Kapalua Resort. The money will benefit the Whale Trust, the Center for Whale Studies and the Hawai'i Whale Research Foundation.

The annual Whale Quest event, hosted by Maui Land & Pineapple Co., presents forums featuring noted whale researchers and marine biologists, interactive displays, and art and photo exhibits. Funds were raised through whale-watching excursions, a charity golf tournament and the auction of a trip to Antarctica donated by the National Geographic Expeditions.

Since its 2006 debut, Whale Quest Kapalua has raised more than $175,000 for local whale research organizations.