04/19/2022 Let the Fun Begin 2022 Pupping Season

The following is a flurry of information on the beginning of the 2022 pupping season.  There has been some loss ( a lot) and some wonderful moments witnessed by Lesley and Team T&D.  

We the old posse even had an impromptu gathering and that was another special moment. 

I'm going to post the link to NOAA's official announcement of PO1, PO2 and PO3 as well as the good news of PO4 and PO5.  

We have photos from Team T&D of the birth, and a few words from Lesley.

We also have photos from Team R&B of PO4 and PO5.  ENJOY !!!!!

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pacific-islands/endangered-species-conservation/hawaiian-monk-seal-updates?fbclid=IwAR11BPDbDaWng21SSkQBZoex9wT0xwo0DTYyR81Xw7Wy6tE5rDjSdLHizds#update-on-the-2022-pupping-season

Now that it's official I'd like to introduce you to RN58 Luana's pup PO5 that we have nicknamed "Mauna"

Two volunteers and I had the pleasure to witness the birth. Mauna was less then 20 minutes old when it decided to climb a rock. Mom vocalized, we held our breaths and some long minutes later it was over the "mountain". First nickname suggested was Mounty that we translated to Mauna.

It was some interesting couple of weeks out here with many seals, but that will come soon in another report

Be safe 

Luana RN58 gives birth (photo credit Team T&D)

RH92 Nalani and PO4 (photo credit Team R&B 4/14)

RN58 Luana & PO5 (photo credit Team R&B 4/18)