May 1, 2026 Friday's Dailies

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Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 11:45 am to 1:47 pm and there either eleven or twelve seals seen during that time. There was lots of moving around which made it difficult to keep track of which seal was which.

On the Lanikai side of LPB was MO3 and PO3. Both seem to be doing fine. Later in the viewing session three male seal surrounded MO3 and PO3. 

When Marilyn started viewing there were two male seals closer to the 1BS side of LPB: 

Adult Male: adult size, older coat, male belly, not sure about taags.

R7AF: adult size, male belly two red tags and N61 applied bleach on left rear side.

Later a third adult male seal joined the other two males: It is possible the 3rd adult male was the sub-adult male, that Marilyn describes below. There were spats among the seals. Later the three males moved in the Lanikai direction and then hassled MO3 and PO3. 

Between 1BS and 2BS was a Sub-adult Male: sub-adult size, light

mottled male belly,, unsure about tags. The SM disappeared before Marilyn found the 3rd male on LPB. 

About 20 feet Lanikai side of the 3BS was a Juvenile Female: larger juvenile size, older coat, yellowish-brown female belly; not sure about tags.

About 1/3 the distance between the 3BS and SRI was RF34 Pua and her pup PO5. The pup ventured into the water for a while, but then it moved back to mom and nursed. Both mom and pup seem fine.

Another 60-70 feet towards SRI from RF34 and pup was RK38 Hali'a and her pup PO4. They started out on the waterfront rocks where PO4 nursed and then moved up on the beach. Both mom and pup seem happy and healthy. Marilyn did see

RK38's applied bleach on her left side, but it didn't show up in the photos.

Up from the SRI channel was a thin seal, labeled as a Juvenile Unknown: juvenile to small sub-adult size, light ventral and undetermined sex. Not sure about tags.

Team R&B started on the west where the found Miss Kala RH76. They surprised to see her still hanging around the west side.  But only Kala knows what she is going to do.

Next they stopped at kahe where they found RL20 Kalua. They saw his two different bleach numbers N11 on his back and N17 on his right side. 

Of course they decided to head over to plains to see what today would bring. They were thrilled when they arrived to see there were four seals and lots of people out there.

Closest to the fence line were RL12 Aukai in the company of RN14 Kalani.

Then there were two more. They were happy to see RT06, seems he likes hauling out here and he's pretty darn cute. R407 was with him and they were both getting some

rest. There were plenty of people out and about today.

On the way home they made one final stop at cliffs where they found a seal resting on his back. They ID'd RP30 Puka. Today was a great seal day especially compared to yesterday.

Rabbit Island

RH76

RL20

RL12 & RN14

R407

RT06

RT06 & R407

RP30

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They checked the west side coming up empty. Seems the seals on the west side are finding other hot spots to eat and rest.

Finally at Kahe they found RL20 Kalua alone. He was resting peacefully as it should be.

So of course they had to go and check out plains. Thankfully there was good ole' RN14 Kalani. Wonder where all the others have taken off to?

RL20

RN14

April 29, 2026 Wednesday's Dailies

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Starting on the west side on their first stop they saw people coming from the area. When they went to check it out near the zen area RU12 had just come in.

Another person came over and then another seal was coming up but left. It was R3CX Nalu, who was probably looking for Miss Kala. They did not see her. R3CX just kept bobbing about at each inlet and then left to forage by the jetty.

Next they headed over to kahe and were happy to see a see a seal there. They were happier to see up on the rocks was Mr. Kekoa Alii RK72. He is looking very healthy, no new dings to report, his fore flippers looking so old and scared.  Happy that he shows up now and then, lets them know he's doing okay in monk seal life.

Since there weren't any sightings they headed over to plains. When they got to the area they saw little RT06 on shore set up in a zone. Seems everyone loves the little guy, after all he's pretty cute.

All the way to the right was the lovely Miss Aukai RL12. She was alone today.

RU12

R3CX

RK72

RT06

RL12

April 28, 2026 Tuesday's Dailies

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Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12:55 to 2:48 pm and there were seven seals seen during that time.

Near the 1BS side of :PB was MO3 and her pup PO3. Both seem to be doing well. Marilyn saw two nursing sessions, but no swim session. She may have seen the applied "3" bleach on the right side of PO3.

About 60 feet Makapuu of the 3BS was RF34 Pua and her pup PO5. Marilyn did not see much of the pup today and didn't see any nursing sessions. The pup came around mom for a short while but then moved behind her again. PO5 is two weeks old today.

About 50 feet further in the Makapuu direction was RK38 Hali'a. Once again RK38 made it difficult for her pup PO4 to nurse. First the pup climbed up from behind to nurse. Later POO4 moved around to the front but still had to climb up mom to nurse. A red-footed booby photo bombed them in one of the photos.

Behind the rocks on the RRB side of th SRI channel was an Unknown Unknown. Marilyn only got glimpses of the seal which was mostly hidden behind the rocks. The seal did appear to vocalize which made Marilyn wondered whether there was another seal hidden behind the rocks. 

Team R&B had a slow start to their seal sightings today. So they spend some time watching the boobies fishing and resting. They truly are amazing.

Finally when they made a stop at kahe they spotted a seal resting on the rocks. It was RG28 Lefty on his own. They saw his big scar on his left for flipper. Its all healed and looks good. 

They returned in the afternoon and he was still there, had moved to the pond.

They headed over to plains hoping there would be more seals. They did see a seal on shore by the fence line. It was the lovely RP20 from Kauai. She was alone and resting peacefully. 

Team R&B waited around for more seals but none came.

Finally after a month of not being able to get to the cliffs area, they ventured out. They were happy they did because there was one seal

resting. It was RL42 Leia looking nice and fat. She was alone and resting peacefully. The area is still pretty quiet so it was nice not to have all the traffic. As soon as they spotted a car they left the area, so RL42 could continue her undisturbed rest.

Rabbit Island

RG28

RP20

RL42