When monk seals are hurt or ill, they need the “3 Rs”—rescue, rehab, and release. We recently return endangered Hawaiian monk seal R419 to an Oʻahu beach. R419 is one of the more severe monk seal medical cases we’ve seen recently. When we collected him from the beach, he was severely underweight and had multiple, infected injuries. He also had traumatic injuries to his right front flipper, causing the loss of a partial middle digit and fractures of four digits. He was treated at The Marine Mamma
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When monk seals are hurt or ill, they need the “3 Rs”—rescue, rehab, and release. We recently return endangered Hawaiian monk seal R419 to an Oʻahu beach. R419 is one of the more severe monk seal medical cases we’ve seen recently. When we collected him from the beach, he was severely underweight and had multiple, infected injuries. He also had traumatic injuries to his right front flipper, causing the loss of a partial middle digit and fractures of four digits. He was treated at The Marine Mamma
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We’re supporting The Marine Mammal Center by donating to their Hawaiian monk seal animal hospital, Ke Kai Ola, which means “The Healing Sea.” Show your support! | 4ocean
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We’re supporting The Marine Mammal Center by donating to their Hawaiian monk seal animal hospital, Ke Kai Ola, which means “The Healing Sea.” Show your support! | 4ocean
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Marine Biologist Rescue Hawaiian Monk Seal! #rescue #animals #wildlife | Vu Studios
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Marine Biologist Rescue Hawaiian Monk Seal! #rescue #animals #wildlife | Vu Studios
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SEAL ATTACK: A woman was rescued after being attacked by a nursing monk seal at a beach in Honolulu. The seal had been acting aggressively since giving birth to a pup earlier this month. Beachgoers had been warned to stay away from the area. Hawaiian Monk Seals are considered one of the most dangerous seal species in the world. 🦭😰 https://abc7.la/3BiQJw8 | ABC7
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SEAL ATTACK: A woman was rescued after being attacked by a nursing monk seal at a beach in Honolulu. The seal had been acting aggressively since giving birth to a pup earlier this month. Beachgoers had been warned to stay away from the area. Hawaiian Monk Seals are considered one of the most dangerous seal species in the world. 🦭😰 https://abc7.la/3BiQJw8 | ABC7
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The Hawaiian monk seal is a rare, endangered seal native to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s one of only two monk seal species left in the world. These seals are known for their round faces, big dark eyes, and silvery-grey coats. They spend most of their time lounging on beaches or hunting fish and squid in the ocean. Unfortunately, their population is threatened by habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and lack of food. Conservation efforts are helping, but they remain one of the most endangere
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The Hawaiian monk seal is a rare, endangered seal native to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s one of only two monk seal species left in the world. These seals are known for their round faces, big dark eyes, and silvery-grey coats. They spend most of their time lounging on beaches or hunting fish and squid in the ocean. Unfortunately, their population is threatened by habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and lack of food. Conservation efforts are helping, but they remain one of the most endangere
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We’re supporting The Marine Mammal Center by donating to their Hawaiian monk seal animal hospital, Ke Kai Ola, which means “The Healing Sea.” Show your support! | 4ocean
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We’re supporting The Marine Mammal Center by donating to their Hawaiian monk seal animal hospital, Ke Kai Ola, which means “The Healing Sea.” Show your support! | 4ocean
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Inside the Fight to Save the Hawaiian Monk Seal—and How You Can Join
Inside the Fight to Save the Hawaiian Monk Seal—and How You Can Join
Oct 21, 2020
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Two endangered Hawaiian monk seal pups receiving life-saving care | Maui Now
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😍 Meet the majestic Hawaiian Monk Seal! 🌊 This rare and cherished marine mammal embodies the spirit of Hawaii's oceans, symbolizing resilience and conservation. 📷: @vp_swede #hawaii #100Hawaii #mammal #traveling #hawaiian #monkseal | 100% Hawaii
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This endangered Hawaiian monk seal is weaving its way through the blue-green waters of the French Frigate Shoals to bask onshore in the warm summer sunshine. | Center for Biological Diversity
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Hooked Hawaiian Monk Seal Treated, Plans for Release Underway | Big Island Now
Feb 3, 2022
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Meet Hawaiian monk seal, Kekoa, showing off his signature “galumphing” move. Unlike our California sea lions, who can rotate their hind flippers and walk on all fours, seals move their bodies by scooting in this unique style. Mahalo to Danni from our animal care team for helping Kekoa stay healthy, active, and engaged every day! 💙 Learn more about Hawaiian monk seals, and see Kekoa, during the park’s 11:30am or 3:15pm monk seal educational talks. #sealifepark #marinelifeconservation #hawaiianmo
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Swimmer, 60, injured by Hawaiian monk seal with pup in Waikiki
Jul 26, 2022
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation | The Marine Mammal Center
Nov 17, 2020
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Scuba Diver Rescues Hawaiian Monk Seal From Deadly Trap! #rescue #animals #wildlife | Laugh, Cry and Smile
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Take a dive with these playful endangered monk seals
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This is the rare Hawaiian monk seal, one of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth and found nowhere else but the Hawaiian Islands. Fewer than 1,400 remain today. They are protected under both U.S. federal and Hawaiʻi state law—disturbing a monk seal is illegal and can result in a Class C felony, carrying penalties of up to 5 years in prison and $50,000 in fines. Monk seals don’t chew their food—they swallow it whole. With 32 teeth and an exceptionally strong jaw, they crush bones and shell
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A Hawaiian monk seal was kept out of harm’s way on Kauai. Photos and videos by Jaana Makipaa. Read more at Hawaiinewsnow.com #HNN #HInews | Hawaii News Now
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Hawaiian Monk Seal
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Saving the Hawaiian Monk Seal: A Community's Fight
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Saves Ship from Deadly Explosion! #wildlife #rescue #animals
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Species In The Spotlight: Hawaiian Monk Seal - Seals & Sea Lions - NOAA Fisheries Video Gallery
Nov 30, 2016
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The Marine Mammal Center
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Curious, playful, and completely unique to these islands — meet the Hawaiian monk seal🦭💙 This endangered species is one of only two remaining monk seal species in the world, and fewer than 1,600 are left. Their curiosity often leads them to investigate new things (like our camera 😅), but remember — they’re protected by law and need plenty of space to thrive. - - - #SeasportDivers #ScubaDiving #Kauai #Hawaii #ExploreMore #HawaiianMonkSeal #MarineLife #Conservation #OceanEducation #insta360 | S
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📌 Encountering a Hawaiian Monk Seal in Oahu? Here’s What You Need to Know! 🌊 . 🔍 How rare is it to see a Hawaiian monk seal? Hawaiian monk seals are in a critical state of endangerment. It is currently estimated that the Hawaiian monk seal population is about 1,600 seals; about 1,200 seals reside in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) and only about 400 in the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI). 🛡️ What to do if you spot a monk seal in Hawaii? Please protect the Hawaiian Monk Seal. If y
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal | Wildlife Documentary
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal: Where To Spot Them & Important Info!
Aug 30, 2022
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The Mystery of the Monk-Seal Murders
May 8, 2013
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Dramatic footage shows a #swimmer being attacked by a nursing monk #seal at a #Honolulu beach, before bystanders help her to shore. #news
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Hawaiian monk seal pup, PO10 is ready for relocation
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