Coming this November 6th at the Waikiki Aquarium

Aloha Good People,  I was asked by an intern for NOAA's Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to post the following: Please mark your calendars and support the efforts if you are able.

Papahānaumokuākea and Waikiki Aquarium Partner for Monk Seal Saturday on November 6th

First 200 Keiki Receive Limited Edition Monk Seal Plush Toy

To help bring attention to the plight of Hawaiian Monk Seals and to raise awareness of and appreciation for
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve (NWHICRER), whose boundaries lie within the Monument, the Waikiki Aquarium hosts Monk Seal Saturday on Nov. 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The first 200 keiki through the gate will receive a limited-edition plush stuffed monk seal after they participate in the “name the seal contest.” The winning entrant will receive a prize package including an annual family pass to the Waikiki Aquarium and books and art work from famed Hawaiian monk seal artist Patrick Ching. In addition staff from PMNM and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS) will have a monk seal button-making activity, monk seal hats and tattoos available. Parents will be provided with information on both the Monument and the Sanctuary and on the 10th anniversary of the NWHICRER. Families can also observe one of the twice daily feedings of the aquarium’s two resident endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals.

WHAT: Monk Seal Saturday
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu
(Normal Admission fees apply)
WHY: To educate young people and adults about the plight of the critically endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal and the 10th Anniversary of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve

KP2 Resting

Aloha good people and KP2 fans.....
Just wanted to let you know he is doing well and continuing to adjust to his new way of life. He is eating very well the last couple of days. Here are a couple of pictures I had in my camera taken over the last week.... Oh and notice the board in the pool... this is probably the most fun he has had... he immediately took to this board... laying on top, underneath... pushing and dragging... mostly just having some silly seal fun. ~donna~

KP's distinct bleach mark!

Sunday in the Park with KP2

Aloha Good People!
Well our little KP2 is doing great... Doc Greg is monitoring him very closely and finally there is a consensus that our boy doesn't like herring... imagine that.. most marine mammals world wide eat herring. KP has been dieting on talapia and for the last couple of days hes been chasing down his dinner (the talapia has been live)... Its amazing to watch him in chase, so fast, although I have to say a couple of time where he wasn't getting to them. Personally I don't know if its his vision or just a laid back hunting style, either way he is eating, swimming and get top notch care.

For all you KP2 fans here are a couple of photos for you... he is such an amazing animal I don't think there is anyone who hasn't fallen for him. ... until next time.. ~donna~

KP2 Arrival Pictures.. a couple of days late

Donna, Rafe & Jen waiting for his arrival

Are we there yet?
Are you my friend?
Awww I'm so tired I think I'll rest here.
Thank you Dana for sending the photos from KP's arrival at the aquarium on Friday... I know we can never get enough of his cuteness... never too late to post some pictures of the "star seal"