#Monk Seals
Land board authorizes temporary closures of wildlife sanctuaries
In an action inspired by last month’s birth of a monk seal on Mokulua island off of O‘ahu’s windward coast, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the temporary closure of wildlife sanctuaries statewide when necessary to protect endangered or threatened species.
Footage: Monk seal and pup swim into lagoon at Big Island resort
The lagoon was promptly closed for the safety of both guests and the monk seals.
Seal, turtle scientists return to Papahānaumokuākea for 2023 field season
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NOAA sending field researchers to Lalo to monitor honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that migrate there to mate and lay their eggs.
Waikīkī beach to open fully following monk seal relocation
The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement’s presence has ended at Kaimana Beach.
DOCARE begins around-the-clock watch of Kaimana Beach monk seals
State conservation officers are monitoring endangered monk seals and their young in Honolulu.
Fishing Nets Likely Caused Monk Seal Drownings Off Kaua‘i, NOAA Says
The DLNR said constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion of post-mortem examinations.
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.
