NOAA/NMFSPIRO/PRD
Over 300 volunteers are expected to participate around the State of Hawai`i.
Every main Hawaiian island (MHI) will be involved with the count which will be headed by a number of federal, state, and non-profit organizations.
Kauai - Kauai Monk Seal Conservation Hui
* Ni'ihau residents participated and did a count over a 2 day period. The number of seals came in at 91, although it is unknown if some animals were counted twice.
7th Semi-annual Hawaiian Monk Seal Count
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Fact Sheet
The semi-annual monk seal count takes place every third Saturday of April and October.
Over 300 volunteers are expected to participate around the State of Hawai`i.
Every main Hawaiian island (MHI) will be involved with the count which will be headed by a number of federal, state, and non-profit organizations.
Kauai - Kauai Monk Seal Conservation Hui
Oahu - Hawaiian Monk Seal Response Team Oahu
Maui/Lanai - NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Response
There is estimated to be a minimum of 113 of these critically endangered monk seals in the Main Hawaiian Islands. We would expect to potentially see about one-third of the seals hauled-out in the MHI at a given time.
The seal count gives researchers a snap shot in time of the MHI population as well as raises public awareness through media coverage and outreach.
Past counts have led to the discovery of previously un-identified seals as well as injured individuals, thus providing a tool in which overall health status can be assessed.
Molokai – Molokai Marine Mammal Response Team
Big Island
Kona – Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hilo – Hilo Marine Mammal Response Network
Kahoolawe – Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission
Residence of Niihau
There is estimated to be a minimum of 113 of these critically endangered monk seals in the Main Hawaiian Islands. We would expect to potentially see about one-third of the seals hauled-out in the MHI at a given time.
The seal count gives researchers a snap shot in time of the MHI population as well as raises public awareness through media coverage and outreach.
Past counts have led to the discovery of previously un-identified seals as well as injured individuals, thus providing a tool in which overall health status can be assessed.
Kauai 5
Oahu 8
Molokai 12
Maui/Lanai 4
Koho'olawe 2
Hawaii 1
Oahu 8
Molokai 12
Maui/Lanai 4
Koho'olawe 2
Hawaii 1
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1 comment:
Of the eight seals spotted on Oahu, who were the animals on that day???? Just curious. Like to know who showed up. I know one was R5AY, One was 2AW, who were the rest. Appreciate the results.
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