#Hawaiian monk seals
Study: Debris cleanups through the years have reduced marine life entanglements
Nearly 90 Hawaiian monk seals were entangled in ghost nets between 2006 and 2014 in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials
Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.
NOAA Fisheries: Seal pup departs busy O‘ahu beach to begin new phase of life
Pa‘aki was transported from bustling Kaimana Beach to a more remote O‘ahu shoreline.
NOAA Fisheries says O‘ahu monk seal pup died from dog attack
NOAA is continuing to investigate the pup’s death, and an individual is cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Researchers record 170 Hawaiian monk seal pups born in Northern Hawaiian Islands last year
Along with counting the new pups, NOAA also intervened on 27 monk seals to improve their survival.
What events are happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in February?
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park features a variety of events in February, including a Hawaiian carving demonstration, talks about the rare species and habitats, ranger-led programs and Kahuku coffee.
Study shows parasite killing Hawaiian monk seals also fatally infecting spinner dolphins
A parasitic disease attacking the Hawaiian monk seal population for the past 20 years is now showing up in the carcasses of spinner dolphins, according a recent study by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Health and Stranding Lab. The research stems from the discovery of two dolphins — one on Hawai‘i Island in 2015 and […]
Ke Kai Ola Veterinarian Hopeful to Save Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal From Toxoplasmosis
It’s been two weeks since an endangered Hawaiian monk seal began its treatment at Kailua-Kona’s marine mammal hospital against a deadly parasitic disease.
DLNR Reports Increase in Hooking of Monk Seals
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) have concerns about a recent increase in harmful interactions between fishers and Hawaiian monk seals.
4 Hawaiian Monk Seals Released into Wild After Rehabilitation
Four Hawaiian monk seals were successfully released Aug. 5 on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge after spending more than 10 months in Kailua-Kona’s marine mammal hospital.
Two Unleashed Dogs Threaten Monk Seal Pup
Anyone walking their dogs on Hawai‘i’s beaches should keep them on a leash at all times.
Cat Feces Linked to Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths
The Hawai'i DLNR and the DOH reports that the recent deaths of three critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals on O'ahu due to toxoplasmosis.
Cat Feces Linked to Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths
The Hawai'i DLNR and the DOH reports that the recent deaths of three critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals on O'ahu due to toxoplasmosis.
Cat Feces Linked to Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths
The Hawai'i DLNR and the DOH reports that the recent deaths of three critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals on O'ahu due to toxoplasmosis.
VIDEO: Monk Seal with Knife in Mouth
The DLNR reports that had it been something other than a sharp fishing knife perhaps the video below would have been endearing.
Free Lecture on Hawaiian Monk Seals April 26
The public is invited for a free lecture discussing “A Natural History of the Hawaiian Monk Seal,” on Wednesday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center. The lecture is being presented by Kona Historical Society in partnership with The Marine Mammal Center’s Ke Kai Ola: The Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital, as […]
Protection Boost for Near Extinct Hawaiian Monk Seals
A rule finalized by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service may give the near-extinct Hawaiian monk seal a fighting chance at survival.
