#monk seal

DLNR documents first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island

Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight. Today, Rocky and her pup rested on a beach at Sand Island State Recreation Area (SRA) on O‘ahu.

Hawaiian monk seal pup Pualani to be relocated from Waikīkī after weaning

The Hawaiian monk seal pup Pualani, who was born in mid-April on Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, will be relocated after she is weaned from her mama Kaʻiwi.

Big Island resident faces charges for harassment of Hawaiian monk seal by his dog

A 52-year-old man was cited Tuesday by state and federal agencies after his dog was captured on videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.

‘Evil, Despicable Acts’: Officials Plea for Info on Brutal Monk Seal Death

Officials are outraged at the brutal shooting death of a monk seal on Moloka‘i, calling on Tuesday for anybody with information to notify authorities investigating the killing.

ATVs Endanger Monk Seal and Pup at West Hawai‘i Beach Park

This is a big week for Hiwahiwa as his mom has left and he’s now exploring the area on his own.

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.

DLNR Releases Monk Seal Viewing Video

Marine wildlife officials are advising the public to keep their distance and avoid disturbing endanger Hawaiian monk seals and their pups.

Officials Investigate Big Island Monk Seal Death

A 10-year-old male seal was found dead in a submerged fish pen maintained by Blue Ocean Mariculture in nearshore waters near Keahole Point on March 5.

NWHI Monk Seal Pup Count, Survival Rates Up in 2015

Monk seal pup populations are up in 2015. Those numbers come from a multi-month study done by field teams in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary

Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.