On Monday, the Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) group announced that Ka'iwi's pup has a name! As was the case with the last monk seal pup born in Waikiki, the students of nearby Waikiki Elementary School. … [Read more...] about Ka’iwi’s Pup Has a Name!
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup
Koalani Has Been Weaned and Relocated
After an all too brief five-week stay on busy Kaimana Beach, Koalani has been weaned and relocated. The relocation is necessary from both a conservation and safety aspect. Unfortunately, it means we can no longer see this enigmatic Hawaiian Monk Seal pup. … [Read more...] about Koalani Has Been Weaned and Relocated
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup PO8 Now Has a Name
Since early July, Rocky and her pup have been capturing the hearts of most Waikiki beachgoers. And, finally, Hawaiian Monk Seal pup PO8 now has a name. His name was unveiled in a ceremony with Waikiki Elementary School students on August 10. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup PO8 Now Has a Name
Reminder: Keep Your Distance from Monk Seals
Rocky the monkey caught the attention of all of Hawaii when she became the first Hawaiian Monk Seal to give birth on bustling Waikiki Beach in forever. Recently, she came back to Waikiki to give birth again, though things have gone quite wrong this time. So, this is a reminder to keep your distance from monk seals. … [Read more...] about Reminder: Keep Your Distance from Monk Seals
Keep Your Distance From Hawaiian Monk Seals
For the second time in the past few years, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has given birth on busy Waikiki Beach. The rarity of these events means they draw a lot of people. But, even if you aren't interested in the seals, you should keep your distance from Hawaiian monk seals on Waikiki beach. … [Read more...] about Keep Your Distance From Hawaiian Monk Seals