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From Makai Pier at 0633, I found Ewa Girl & pup on D#6 , at the left end of the beach on Rabbit Island. They would remain there all day. I observed 3 feeds and 2 shore break swim sessions. The interesting wrinkle today was the fact that Ewa Girl allowed the kid to lead the way to the water on both occasions. Also at 0633 I found what would prove to be RIP and Kolohe, together up in the Morning Glory 70 ft right of 3BS. They would both move down mid morning to cool off. Kolohe remained at that location all day. RIP would enter the water at 1354, and do a brief partial haul out near Ewa Girl & pup, but never fully hauled out. Ewa Girl was totally unaware. I did not see RIP again after that.
At 1051 I found Duke, newly hauled out 40 ft left of 1BS. He would remain there the rest of the day.
Team Billand reported 4DF fronting Nimitz cottage #1945, at 0755.
They called again at 0817 with the report of Rocky at "Al's Bench", at Kalaeloa Campgrounds.
At 1305 Dana Jones called about a report of Irma attempting to haul out at Ewa Beach Park. Volunteer Alan was responding. Apparently the crowd on the beach were gawking and the water line and not allowing her to haul out.
Alan called the Billands at 1402 to advise that Irma was foraging off shore of the Shooting Range, just east of the beach park. The Billands called at 1523 to confirm that Irma was foraging well off shore, doing 7 minute dives.
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2 comments:
Its upsetting to think, people at Ewa Beach Park wouldnt let Irma haul up yesterday afternoon. Irma is a huge seal, just looking for a spot to rest, she is very pregnant. How do we reach these people out on Beaches on these 3 day weekends. It is total Nutsville on ALL BEACHES. I wish some how, NOAA could make a commercial, showing what NOT to do if one see's a seal approaching the shores. TV commercial, making statements on how to give the seals a place to rest!! Our ancient seals live in a MODERN world, with humans who dont care about them. We need to make them see, we have to PROTECT OUR MAMMALS, from harrassment all the time. Make these humans realize its important to SHARE THE shores with these poor Hawaiina Monk Seals. I also wish we could get the military involved with Rabbit Island some how. How many reports with intruders, running off our poor seals. Now there is a new born seal pup there...it is getting really scarey. Please, we have to do something NOW. It would be great if we could make a commercial, during a News Broadcast, when eveyone is sitting and watching the news. I think it is WORTH A SHOT. My heart is broken that Irma didnt have a place to rest yesterday..sad!
I also forgot to mention A Big Thanks to ALLAN RESSINGER for going out to EWA BEACH PARK to try to help IRMA with the massive crowd out there. You are appreciated!!
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