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1. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › species › hawaiian-monk-sealHawaiian Monk Seal - NOAA Fisheries

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   Jun 11, 2024 · The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered seal species in the world. The population overall has been declining for over six decades and current numbers are only about one-third of historic population levels.

   • Class: Mammalia
   • Phylum: Chordata

   • Order: Carnivora

2. www.mmc.gov › hawaiian-monk-sealHawaiian Monk Seal - Marine Mammal Commission

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   The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered pinniped in U.S. waters and one of the most endangered seals worldwide. Most Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) where their numbers have declined since the 1950s.

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4. www.nationalgeographic.com › hawaiian-monk-sealHawaiian monk seal, facts and photos - National Geographic

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   The endangered Hawaiian monk seal lives in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Sea level rise brought on by climate change is putting its habitat and food supply in jeopardy.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hawaiian_monk_sealHawaiian monk seal - Wikipedia

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   The Hawaiian monk seal was officially designated as an endangered species on November 23, 1976, and is now protected by the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. It is illegal to kill, capture or harass a Hawaiian monk seal.

6. www.mmc.gov › threats-to-hawaiian-monk-sealsThreats to Hawaiian Monk Seals - Marine Mammal Commission

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   Since 2009, at least 14 monk seals have been deliberately killed on the MHI. Some additional suspicious cases could not be conclusively attributed to intentional killing. In 2021, at least three monk seals were shot or bludgeoned to death on Molokaʻi.

7. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › pacific-islandsHawaiian Monk Seal Updates - NOAA Fisheries

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   Nov 13, 2024 · Together, we can all help reduce threats to monk seals and support the endangered species’ recovery. Help ‘Ili‘ili and other endangered Hawaiian monk seals grow up healthy and wild by: Following marine wildlife viewing guidelines; Fishing responsibly around monk seals; Reporting marine wildlife harassment; Keeping dogs leashed and cats ...

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   Are monk seals Endangered?

   • The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered pinniped in U.S. waters and one of the most endangered seals worldwide. Most Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) where their numbers have declined since the 1950s.

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   Are Hawaiian monk seals extinct?

   • The Hawaiian monk seal is one of two extant monk seal species; the other is the Mediterranean monk seal. A third species, the Caribbean monk seal, is extinct. The Hawaiian monk seal is the only seal native to Hawaii, and, along with the Hawaiian hoary bat, is one of only two mammals endemic to the islands.

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   Are monk seals dying?

   • While the total number of monk seals in the main Hawaiian Islands appears to be slowly increasing, human-related lethal threats are hampering that growth. Human-caused trauma (physical injury, shooting, etc.), gillnet entanglement, and toxoplasmosis cause the most deaths.

   New Study Reveals Most Impactful Threats to Main Hawaiian Islands M…

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   What is a Hawaiian monk seal?

   • Hawaiians call the seal `Ilio holo I ka uaua, which means, “dog that runs in rough water.” This species is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. Most seals are at home in frigid waters, but the Hawaiian monk seal is a rare tropical exception. Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

   Hawaiian monk seal, facts and photos - National Geographic

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   Where do Hawaiian monk seals live?

   • Most Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) where their numbers have declined since the 1950s. Since the 1990s, a small population in the main Hawaiian islands (MHI) has increased significantly in size and now represents a quarter of the species’ total population size.

   Hawaiian Monk Seal - Marine Mammal Commission

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   How many Hawaiian monk seals are there?

   • The population is estimated to be around 1,600 seals—nearly 1,200 seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and 400 seals in the main Hawaiian Islands. A prolonged decline of the Hawaiian monk seal population in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands occurred after the late 1950s, lasting until very recently.

   Hawaiian Monk Seal - NOAA Fisheries

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9. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › feature-story › new-studyNew Study Reveals Most Impactful Threats to Main Hawaiian ...

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   Dec 17, 2020 · While the total number of monk seals in the main Hawaiian Islands appears to be slowly increasing, human-related lethal threats are hampering that growth. Human-caused trauma (physical injury, shooting, etc.), gillnet entanglement, and toxoplasmosis cause the most deaths.