No, this isn't a post about Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Airlines. Rather, Aloha Pualani is about the departure of Ka'iwi's latest pup and the reopening of the stretch of popular beach that the duo has been occupying. … [Read more...] about Aloha Pualani!
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Ka’iwi’s Pup Has a Name!
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!
Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
That's right, Monk Seals close a portion of Waikiki Beach, as another mother gives birth on the bustling beach. Like all the previous births, this one occurred on Kaimana Beach. Unlike last time, though, it's Ka'iwi - not Rocky - that gave birth, and the closure is MUCH bigger this time around. … [Read more...] about Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
Kaimana Has a Pup!
You all remember Kaimana, the monk seal, right? Three years ago, RH58, also known as Rocky, hauled up onto Kaimana Beach and gave birth to a pup. It was the first birth in bustling Waikiki in DECADES. And now, Kaimana has a pup of her own! … [Read more...] about Kaimana Has a 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
PSA: Touching Protected Species is a Felony
With Hawaii's recent surge in tourism, things have been quite different than before the pandemic. For one, many more visitors are doing things they aren't supposed to be doing. So, as a reminder, touching protected species is a felony - both at the state and the federal level. … [Read more...] about PSA: Touching Protected Species is a Felony
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
Aloha Kaimana – The Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup
A critically endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup captured the hearts of thousands as she grew on Kaimana Beach. But now, she has moved on. … [Read more...] about Aloha Kaimana – The Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup