Over the years, McGinnis said, seal sightings have grown extensively, adding it was considered a rare day to see two seals, now they see at least six. Found inside â Page 30... and other service buildings . extensive review of the monk seal program ... to about 10 seals with no signs of recovery and most sightings have involved ... He also responded to monk seal sightings and beachings all over the island, to both observe and protect the seals. We used the fewest number of people possible, followed social distancing protocols, and used personal protective equipment while transporting the carcass to a remote location for burial. Let me be more specific. In this case, no other seal mothers were missing a pup and GV18âs two pups were similarly sized, suggesting they were twins. Independence Day for a Hawaiian Monk Seal! Monk seal rules: Stay 150 feet away from a monk seal, whether in the water or on land. In 2017, 19 seals were observed hooked (two more with just fishing line). HMSPO works closely with other monk seal organizations both on Oahu and the neighboring Hawaiian Islands as well as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) the overarching federal agency who oversees the needs and governance of Hawaii’s monk seal Ohana. These guidelines include watching your fishing gear closely and temporarily removing it if seals are in the area, never feeding seals, and using barbless hooks. The small holes were likely caused by scavengers and decomposition. All donations are accountable under IRS rules. No 'SEAL-FIES' please! We regret to report the unfortunate death of RJ36, a three-year-old male Hawaiian monk seal on KauaÊ»i. NOAA encourages the public to follow the guidelines for Fishing Around Seals and Turtles. Rocky, is a regular around Oahu. RO28/PÅhaku and pup RJ28 resting on a beach in Kauai. Related Articles NOAA Fisheries Announces Annual Monk . Report illegal gillnets to the HawaiÊ»i Department of Land and Natural Resources hotline at (808) 643-DLNR (3567). We then conducted an expert review of Protect and Preserve Hawaii's Endangered Monk Seal Ohana. A good "rule of thumb" to know if you're too close to a monk seal is to hold up your thumb perpendicular to the animal, and if you can see any of the seal, you're too close. The Hawaiian monk seal, Neomanachus schauinslandi, is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world and the most rare of the pinniped family (seals, sea lions and walrus) in the western hemisphere. Found inside â Page 27Bulbulintroductions on Oahu . ... Doris J. Alcorn and John R. Henderson's paper entitled " Resumption of Nursing in ' Weaned ' Hawaiian Monk Seal Pups " . As always, if you see a stranded monk seal, cetacean, or sea turtle, stay back a safe distance and follow marine wildlife viewing guidelines. Under guidance from NOAA Fisheries, HMAR staff and a State Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officer examined the mummified carcass. Find out more about the threat of toxoplasmosis to Hawaiian monk seals: The Toll of Toxoplasmosis: Protozoal Disease Has Now Claimed the Lives of 12 Monk Seals and Left Another Fighting to Survive The lifespan for a Hawaiian monk seal is between 25-30 years of age, although a few individuals have lived beyond 30 years. Our marine mammal and sea turtle stranding network partners have had to make operational decisions based on COVID-19 that impact our ability to respond to strandings and entanglement incidents. She was first identified on Kauaâi in 2002 as an adult. We conducted a post-mortem exam on May 25, in an effort to determine cause of death, and will provide updates on the results as they become available. Since the initial update regarding the death of RI37/Ipo, NOAA Fisheries has been pursuing additional analyses to help discern the cause of her death and would like to share what we have learned. The Hawaiian Monk Seal or Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua in the Hawaiian language ( literally "dog that runs in rough water") is a rare species of earless seal that are found throughout the Hawaiian Island Chain. The mother monk seal, RH58 a.k.a. Report all monk seal sightings, injuries, and strandings to NOAAâs Marine Wildlife Hotline at (888) 256-9840. In this time of restricted travel and social interaction due to COVID-19, it was incredibly meaningful to be able to remotely bring the animal care team and members of the community together. While the outcome in her case was extremely unfortunate, we all hope that what weâve learned from PÅhaku, and what we will continue to learn, can be applied to saving the lives of seals in the future. Monk Seals Take Over Marine Base. We will continue to work with the Ke Kai Ola team to analyze samples and learn as much as possible from PÅhaku. But fluid in the sealsâ lungs suggest they struggled to breathe before death. For some mom-pup pairs, this year was quieter than usual, due to the closure of various beach parks between late March and mid-May. Under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act it is illegal to kill, capture, or harass a Hawaiian monk seal. Â, HMAR and DOCARE responded to another deceased adult monk seal on February 2, 2021, on the south shore of Molokaâi. The only seal native to the Hawaiian islands, the Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) is a small, greyish pinniped that enjoys hanging out on sandy beaches. If you see a monk seal in Hawaii, report the sighting so the professionals can collect data and keep onlookers at a safe distance. We transported Honey Girl to a safe and respectful location at Kualoa Ranch for burial. There were few monk seal sightings in the MHI until the mid-1990s, after which sightings became increasingly common (Baker and Johanos 2004). It was with great excitement that the Lisianski field team reported monk seal TG28 gave birth to a pup this year. Found inside â Page 12Hawaiian monk seals spend most of their time far from land , " hauling out ... on the major islands ( there were just two sightings on Kauai this year ) ... Found inside â Page 103There have been at least two sightings of blue whales reported by Hawaii ... Hawaiian Monk Seal The Hawaiian monk seal ( Ecosystem Approach FPEIS Page 103 ... Photo: NOAA Fisheries. Itâs unknown how RL52 died. PK1, the first main Hawaiian Islands born pup of 2020. (Oahu call 220-7802; Neighbor Islands call toll free 888-256-9840) ~~~~~~~~~~~. The name Hinakokea was gifted to her by 4th grade students at HauÊ»ula Elementary School. The intestines were severely twisted, but there was no clear indication (microscopically) that such twisting caused her death; rather, it seems more likely that the twisting occurred post-mortem. * Dakota Grossman can be reached at dgrossman@mauinews.com. Photo: NOAA Fisheries. The initial examination and necropsy did not reveal a definitive cause of death, primarily due to decomposition. A gathering place for Hawaiian Monk Seal Supporters & Professionals to talk story. This loss in particular is felt far and wide, as many partners (Ke Kai Ola, Hawaii Marine Animal Response, Marine Corps Base Hawaii) in our community contributed to monitoring and caring for her.Â. There are only about 300 monk seals that frequently visit the major islands of Hawaii. We might never know. Call 808-987-0765 to report a monk seal sighting. She gave birth to a total of 12 pups between 2005 and 2019, two of which went on to have successful pups of their own. Save. To report a sighting, call or text The Marine Mammal Center's Hawaii Island response team by using its 24-hour hot line at 987-0765. But this time, for whatever reason, she chose to give birth on the congested Waikiki Beach. David S. Princeville, Hawaii. Whatâs more, treating the disease requires a long course of intensive care, which is very taxing to the monk seal patient. If you do encounter a monk seal on the shoreline, be sure to report the monk seal sighting by calling the Maui Seal Sighting line at (808) 292-2372. This title gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawai'i place names associated with the ocean - the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle. At 29 years old, TG28 is one of the oldest moms and is now an official member of the very exclusive Super Senior Monk Seal Momma Club! Club members must be a minimum of 29 years old when they have a pup, and to date there are only four club members. Hawaiian monk seals . Every sighting reported provides valuable information to researchers, and our response teams are ready to respond if an animal needs emergency care. The Marine Mammal Center is the lead responder for Hawaiian monk seals on Hawai'i Island, and we operate a 24-hour hotline at 808-987-0765. Found inside â Page 250Monk seals males miss pregnancy each year . more nearly resemble the ... Daily , they are most from Hawaii , Oahu , Kauai , and Lehua . numerous on land ... Most females return to the beaches on which they were born to birth their own pups. She was severely emaciated by the time she was caught, and she had a blanket of algae growing on her fur. Found inside â Page 111Mediterranean Monk Seal The Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus is one of three related species of warm water seals . It is found in declining numbers ... In 2018, RKC1 was rescued as a prematurely weaned pup on MolokaÊ»i and was successfully rehabilitated at The Marine Mammal Centerâs Ke Kai Ola facility in Kona. Monk seals are uncommon but truly esteemed guests along the Kaʻū coastline, and have been occasionally sited at Honu'apo, and also in the recent past by Hawai'i Wildlife Fund and Ala Kahakai Trails Association volunteers at Kāwā, Kalihipali, Waiʻōhinu, Kiolaka'a, and Kamā'oa. The public should continue to report all sightings of stranded animals to the hotline: (888) 256-9840. During this time, the mother loses a great amount of weight and will abruptly wean the pup before departing to sea to forage and regain her strength. Stay at least 150 feet away from the seal. It is believed that the animal is named "monk" seal due to its solitary lifestyle as well as folds of skin on its . RO28 swimming in a NOAA rehabilitation pool. The organization manages Monk Seal . The general public should keep a safe distance from the seals and report sightings on the Big Island to the center's response team on the 24-hour hotline 808-987-0765. We used sighting reports, including decades of citizen-reported Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) sightings, to describe female breeding biology and repro-ductive success in the main Hawaiian Islands. Services to the public are provided free of charge. We will provide updates on the results as they become available. Some of the medications in her treatment regimen are used in other animals or humans to treat toxoplasmosis (or similar infections). "He was a valuable unofficial partner with us and . "Â, OLE is investigating the causes of the two recents deaths on KauaÊ»i and has sent enforcement personnel to KauaÊ»i to investigate. We are saddened to report that recently-weaned male Hawaiian monk seal RL36, also known as Makoa, was found dead on the north shore of OÊ»ahu on the morning of November 9, 2019. She was at least 23 years oldâand perhaps much olderâat the time of her death. • This year's monk seal count is on Saturday, April 19. th, 2008 from 10am to 1pm. NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) and the State of HawaiÊ»i Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two endangered Hawaiian monk seals. In contrast to recent troubling events on Kauai and Maui, local residents, police and NMFS officials appear to be taking concrete steps to guard . Photo: USFWS/Pete Leary. Although the hook in RM90âs cheek did not appear to cause her death, it did lead to a brief entanglement in a net in April 2021. On January 19, 2020, a volunteer with the Hawaiâi Marine Animal Response (HMAR) volunteer network observed RO28  exhibiting a behavior called âloggingâ in the Ko Olina area. For the best experience, please use a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The loss of a female seal with many potential breeding years ahead of her is a setback to population recovery of this endangered species. You can also call the OLE hotline at (800) 853-1964. Respecting the privacy of the seal. These incidents bring the total number of suspicious deaths to at least seven on MolokaÊ»i since 2009. Photo: National Park Service. We initially suspected and stated that RL52 had been shot because the seal had numerous small holes in its skin that closely resembled shotgun injuries. This is where Rocky herself was born 17 years ago. Honey Girl frequented both Oâahu and Kauaâi the first few years after she was initially spotted. Found inside â Page 36Data pooled from all three sources yielded 35 sightings and 3 interactions ... In one instance , two monk seals interfered with mackerel ( scad ) fishing ... The Hawaiian Monk Seal Preservation Ohana (HMSPO) is an adjunct Organization under the auspices of the Conservation Council for Hawaii, a 501c (3) organization. Dispose of cat feces and litter in the trash. Also known as the Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua in Hawaiian, the Hawaiian monk seal is the state mammal of Hawaii. Fishing by being seal friendly. Photo courtesy of Hawai'i Marine Animal Response. Education to public and private pre-K through high school-age students about the biological, lifestyle, and cultural significance of Hawaii’s monk seals in a meaningful and sensitive manner. It is very important and helpful if you report sightings on the Big Island to the 24-hour hotline number 808-987-0765. You may receive a reward of up to $20,000 if you provide information about a violation that leads to the issuance of a civil penalty or criminal conviction.Â, The NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is seeking information about the recent deaths of two Hawaiian monk seals along the shoreline of the Anahola area on the northeast shore of KauaÊ»i around September 10 and November 18, 2020.Â, "The intentional killing of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal is a violation of federal law,â said Assistant Director Martina Sagapolu of OLEâs Pacific Islands Division. Born on Laysan Island in 1990, TG28 is a very special lady, having begun her pupping career as an 8-year-old. This behavior can indicate that a seal is injured or has underlying health problems. Hawaiian monk seal "Rocky" (RH58) arrived on a remote beach on Kauai on Saturday, July 14. Despite aggressive treatment, she is very lethargic, a sign that the infection is causing pain and severe inflammation throughout her internal organs.Â, Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that reproduces in the digestive system of cats and spreads oocysts (eggs) into the environment via cat feces. Post-mortem exam results indicate that both seals died as a result of human-inflicted trauma. Mom (GV18) with likely twin pups. Services to the public are provided free of charge. NOAA Fisheries will conduct a post-mortem examination and will provide updates as they become available. Volunteers and staff with HawaiÊ»i Marine Animal Response and KaÊ»ena Point State Park located the seal after nearly two weeks of searching, and NOAA staff subsequently captured the adult seal this past Independence Day weekend and brought him in for care. Since then, she's been seen at Molokai, Kauai, Hawaii and Oahu. NOAA is grateful to the National Park Service, The Marine Mammal Center, and the US Coast Guard for doing everything possible to try to save RL76. The Hawaiian Monk Seal or Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua in the Hawaiian language ( literally "dog that runs in rough water") is a rare species of earless seal that are found throughout the Hawaiian Island Chain. Found inside â Page 59... Virtually all occurrences of the Hawaiian Monk Seal on land are from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands . Sightings on the main islands ( Kauai , Oahu ... He was moved from Kaimana Beach, in WaikÄ«kÄ«, to a less populated area. He spent 90 days in prison, and the case prompted the passing of state legislation to make intentional harassing, harming, or killing a Hawaiian monk seal in Hawaii a class C felony that could result in a $50,000 fine and five years in prison. To report monk seal sightings on the . The record number of pups for a single mother is 18, a record held by just one mom.Two other moms are tied with TG28 at 17 pups each. Tissue samples will be examined further to look for causes of death that could not be detected during the necropsy. To report monk seal sightings: The remains were left in place to decompose naturally. Hawaiian Monk Seal sightings are rare, but they can sometimes be spotted basking on sandy beaches during the daytime. If you would like to participate in the annual Hawaiian monk seal count, contact David Schofield at: david.schofield@noaa.gov. Including RK40, 14 Hawaiian monk seals are known to have died as a direct result of this disease. Call the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline at (888) 256-9840 to report all seal sightings, including sick or injured monk seals. Recently weaned female monk seal pup, RL76, passed away on August 3, 2019, due to severe injuries she sustained in the wild. You can help reduce the transmission of toxoplasmosis by making your cat an indoor cat. HMSPO has no paid employees, rents, or mortgages, and is debt-free. The two genera of monk seals, Monachus and Neomonachus, comprise three species: the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), the Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi), and the . It is an unforgettable experience. The Center strongly encourages pet owners statewide to protect native wildlife by adhering to leash laws and reporting monk seal sightings on Hawai'i Island to the Center's response team at the 24-hour hotline: 808-987-0765. From 2003-2017, he recorded almost 20,000 monk seal sightings on Oʻahu, sending his daily reports and data to NOAA. Last updated by Pacific Islands Regional Office Found inside â Page 90It is imperative to protect these highly endangered monk seals from any 10 further ... north of Oahu and results were published in a professional journal . To report monk seal sightings or marine mammals in distress . The most common causes of death in main Hawaiian Islands monk seals include fisheries interactions, trauma, and toxoplasmosis. NOAA's Office of National Marine Fisheries asks people to report all monk seal sightings to your island's Marine Mammal Response Coordinator: Oahu: 808-220-7802 Kauai: 808-651-7668 Molokai: 808-553-5555 Maui / Lanai: 808-292-2372 Hawaii Island - East: 808-756-5961 This helps maintain a calm environment with as little disturbance as possible to mom-pup pairs. As of June of 2010, it is considered a felony to harm a Hawaiian Monk Seal, and many organizations throughout the islands are doing their best to keep this highly endangered species alive and well. Feral cats, of which there are an estimated 50,000 to 300,000 on the island of OÊ»ahu alone, are the primary source of T. gondii oocysts in HawaiÊ»i.Â, Monk seals are exposed to oocysts by consuming contaminated prey or water. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Honey Girl was thought to be pregnant at the time of her death, and at least two seals that have previously died from toxoplasmosis in the past were also pregnant. Found inside â Page 65Since 1987 , a total of 34 Hawaiian monk seal sightings have been reported at ... along with biological resources at the MCBH Kaneohe Bay , Oahu , Hawaii . Found inside â Page 43264( Elevated in - air seals may be narrower than other Oahu / Four ... to the Level B harassment showed that one Hawaiian monk seal's Hawaii pelagic . In order to decrease safety risks to members of the public, including the possibility of attracting sharks to the area or drawing a crowd of onlookers into close proximity with each other, NOAA worked with partners to move the carcass. Another monk seal pup has been born on Oahu. Response staff quickly mobilized, but the seal died before they arrived on scene. 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