HMMA Update from August 27th

At 0743 a report came in about a seal in the cove at Iroquois Point. Seal departed at 0820. Around 0800 Marilyn checked in with a report of Ka'ale (RH32) 300 yards west of the Kaena Point parking lot. Don checked in 1838 reporting Ka'ale had entered the water. At 0801 Diane checked in with a report of a seal across from the Hauula fire station. Don responded and ID'ed Honey Girl (R5AY). Honey girl went back in the water at 1016. At 0802 Gina checked in with a report of a swimming Kawena (RH36) at Alan Davis. She would later haul out east of her birth beach. At 0844 Marilyn checked in with a report of a molting BG (R303) at the "10 minute beach" at Kaena Point. BG was still present on Marilyn's 1134 check. At 0850 a report came in about a seal at Maili Beach. Melina responded and ID'ed Pohaku (RO28). Chrissy checked in later to report a large unknown male hauled out near Pohaku believed to be Benny. Awaiting confirmation. At 0915 Diane checked in with a report of Lei Ola (RH48) at the Keiki pool. At 1516 Colleen checked in with a report of Kaiwi (RK96) at Suicide's (Makalei Park).

 Diane checked in via email with a report from her shift with Lei Ola (RH48). At 0915, Lei Ola was very active as usual, foraging in the pool. She seems to spend most of her time in the water with short naps on the shore. She should be really green soon. Lei Ola was observed ventured out further than usual. She swam about 300 ft. (hotel side) along the reef past the SPZ. When Diane went to check on her she was surprised to see her so far along. At the same time a group of hikers, men, women and children arrived with Jesse from NOAA as their guide. Lei Ola made her way back to the Keiki Pool and hauled out for a rest.

 Lei Ola RH48