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Survival Research and Enhancement for Hawaiian Monk Seals

We focus on science-based conservation by developing effective tools and activities to mitigate threats to Hawaiian monk seal survival.

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Social Media as a Data Resource for #Monkseal Conservation

Researchers examine Instagram posts for human interactions with the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

October 23, 2019 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

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Hawaiian Monk Seal Rehab and Recovery

NOAA scientists work with partners to rehabilitate endangered Hawaiian monk seals in an effort to recover the species.

May 17, 2019 - Podcast ,

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Establishing Hematology and Serum Chemistry Reference Intervals for Wild Hawaiian Monk Seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi)

This study builds on the number of parameters from previous efforts by using samples collected between 2004 and 2015 from Hawaiian monk seals.

December 13, 2018 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

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Ten Ways We Can Help Hawaiian Monk Seals

Our veterinarian and field teams work to rescue pups, treat injuries, and sometimes even remove eels!

December 10, 2018 - Feature Story ,

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Three’s A Crowd: NOAA Dehooks Several Seals in Two-Month Span

NOAA Successfully Dehooks Three Monk Seals in Recent Months.

November 14, 2018 - Feature Story ,

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Protecting Paradise: Marine Debris Team Does the Heavy Lifting

The team removed more than 160,000 pounds of lost or abandoned fishing nets and plastics from the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, an ecologically and culturally significant area, part of the Papahānaumokuāea Marine National Monument.

November 09, 2018 - Feature Story ,

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Imua! Going Forward Island by Island to Clean Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team travels to the shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands aboard the vessel Imua.

October 30, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Leaving on a Jet Plane: Marine Debris Removal at Midway Atoll Comes to an End

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Our team of five cleans up more than 25,000 pounds of debris in 10 days on Midway Atoll.

October 29, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Midway Furious Five Rid the Land and Sea of Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team divides and five team members continue their mission removing marine debris on Midway Atoll.

October 26, 2018 - Research ,

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