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Protecting Hawaiian spinner dolphins from harassment in Big Island waters is not easy

Ocean recreators in Hawai‘i Island’s waters are the worst offenders in the state of Hawai‘i when it comes to maintaining 50 yards from the dolphins.

Hawaiian monk seal pup born on Lei Day weaned, relocated to remote O‘ahu shoreline

NOAA has also revealed the sex of the pup to be a female, which they say is hopeful news for the continued recovery of the Hawaiian monk seal population.

Big Island woman captures footage of Aurora Borealis from Nā‘ālehu home

“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.

Public comment sought on proposed national marine sanctuary in Papahānaumokuākea

The proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary would supplement and complement existing authorities, including the area’s designation as a marine national monument, which will continue to be in effect.

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.