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Monk Seal Pup Lōliʻi to Be Moved to Less Populated Location

In the interest of seal and human safety, NOAA and Hawaii Marine Animal Response will move the Hawaiian monk seal from Waikīkī to a more remote location after his mother, RK96, weans him.
June 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two monk seals resting near rock walls on a on public beach. Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RK96 and her pup Lōliʻi rest near a rock wall at Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī. NOAA plans to relocate the pup after weaning, in the interest of safety and to allow him to grow up as a wild seal with less human interaction. Credit: Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response.

10 Things You Can Do to Share the Shore and Sea With Pacific Islands Wildlife

Make a difference for Hawai‘i wildlife with these 10 tips for sharing the sea and shore.
May 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal signage with two resting monk seals behind it on the beach.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Threatened & Endangered Species in the Pacific

Learn some fascinating facts about protected species in the Pacific Ocean and how you can help them.
May 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
False killer whale catching fish above water. A member of the false killer whale main Hawaiian Islands insular population catches a mahimahi. Credit: Cascadia Research/Robin W. Baird.

Monk Seal Pup Born at Kaimana Beach

A Hawaiian monk seal pup was born on a busy Oʻahu beach this week. Please minimize disturbance as much as possible and observe the pair from a safe distance.
May 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Adult monk seal and newborn pup on a public beach. RK96 and her pup resting and sleeping. Credit: Hawaii Marine Animal Response.

Hawaiian Monk Seals Join the Animal Telemetry Network

A new web portal lets you see where Hawaiian monk seals travel.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Monk seal feature image A group of young monk seals awaits release after being outfitted with satellite trackers that will help NOAA scientists understand how young seals use their environment and learn to find food. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

Citizen Scientists Help Reveal Undetected Hawaiian Monk Seal Reproduction

Pup production is important to conserve endangered Hawaiian monk seals.
April 23, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal mom and pup A Hawaiian monk seal mother and pup nuzzle on the beach. Pup production is one of the key factors in population recovery of the endangered Hawaiian seal.

Continuing Species in the Spotlight Initiative Empowers NOAA Fisheries' Endangered Species Conservation Efforts

NOAA Fisheries releases new five-year action plans to continue the momentum to save nine critically endangered species.
April 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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Large black and white sea turtle swims in the blue ocean with yellow and black striped fish The Pacific leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form without scales and a hard shell since the age of the dinosaurs, but threats from bycatch, egg harvesting, and degradation of nesting habit have made this species endangered. Photo credit Jason Isley, Scubazoo.

14 Seal Secrets

Learn more about seals, marine mammals that are part of the pinniped family, which means "fin-footed" in Latin.
March 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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3008x2000-spottedseal-AFSC-BStewart_0045- Retouched.jpg Spotted seal on ice. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Monk Seal Transported to Hawai‘i Island for Treatment for Serious Dog Bite Wounds

Dogs and seals can injure or transmit diseases to each other. Keep dogs leashed to keep them safe and monk seals protected.
February 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal resting on the beach.

11 Cool Facts About Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Did you know these marine mammals are part of the cetacean family? Check out these facts to learn more.
February 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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finback image for 2020 whale week Finback whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries