July 23, 2026 Thursday's Dailies

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They started their day on the west side. When they stopped at the outfall they spotted two seals in the water. Both were adult size and both had green on their coats. One has one red tag, scar on right side of its head. This makes them think this seal is Aukai RL12.  

The other adult had two red tags really dark green coat. They really didn't know who this might be.

The adult green seal with one tag, they also saw a ding between shoulders. They still think this is Aukai.

Next they headed over to plains. Over by the fence to the cabins there was a seal really high up. Team R&B saw the wallow, the trail to where she moved. This seal is 100% molted, the last patch falling off while they were there. This is KG54/89 Huakai from the NWHI, they saw her ray tag.

One of the women that had watched over Rocky and pup came running over to Team R&B, and asking if this seal was Rocky. (I'm

sure was hoping it was). Team R&B explained who it was and to note the gray tag. They hadn't seen Rocky since she left the pup site, and she has a dark coat with lots of green. 

There was another seal at plains. Seems after pigging out yesterday at Nimitz, RT06 Marvin decided to get some rest. He is looking quite plump and got green on his coat. 

Unknown Adult

Unknown - ?? RL12??

KG54/89

RT06

July 22, 2026 Wednesday's Dailies

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After 37 days with PO11 and Rocky it was hard to get back to their normal activity. They are truly grateful and see PO11 RV58 as true treasure. An experience they will never forget.

Finally on the west side they spotted a seal. They were thrilled to see RM31 Kai, looking good, robust healthy and green. Then they noticed a small injury to his left fore flipper, middle digit. 

They were able to spend some times watching the dolphins. They were lots of them doing what dolphins do best.

At electric beach they spotted a small green seal on shore from afar, and the seal had visitors. So they headed over and saw that the seal was RU22, who was resting.  They spot to a man who was on site and he had advised the tourists to get back. Team R&B were happy to see someone out there who cares, in this area.

They noticed that RU22 has gained a small amount of weight but still looking small and thin.

Team R&B decided to check out birth beach. There were so many people with trailers, and tents. They had put big boulders on the reef where the truck had driven over. No seals just lots of Rocky and PO11 memories.

They went down furth by the pavilions and went on the jetty. They were surprised to see a seal passing by. They hurried to follow in the direction going by the cabins. The seal had a big fish, it was tossing it

about. Then flipped its tail up in the air and that is when they saw its tags. It is RT06 (Mr. Marivin) He was busy foraging. At one point they thought he might land but headed back out.

Always aware of their surroundings they captured a great photo of a dragon fly.

RM31

dolphins

RU22

RT06

July 21, 2026 Tuesday's Dailies

Well it's one of those rare days where there were no seals seen by Team R&B💕

Marilyn was informed access to the pier maybe limited due to some work that needs to be taken care of and some areas may not be safe.

NOAA relocated PO11 early this morning. Unfortunately Team R&B were not there when this took place. We all know they are doing this to give her the best possible chance of growing up with other seals and not as many humans.  She was given the permanent ID of RV58 which is on her flipper tags. The "58" reflects Rocky's tag RH58, making her lineage instantly recognizable.

It will be interesting to hear about her travels as she gets older. 

July 20, 2026 Monday's Dailies

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They made a quick stop at plains to check and they spotted the signs. When they went over there was RK72 Kekoa, alone in a zone set up for him. 

They did check again later in the day but he was gone.

Today on day #37 PO11 is a weaner. She was seen at the keiki pond

playing with all kind of things while exploring the area. Without Momma Rocky, she is doing okay. She is very cute and fat.

Things she played with today were: sea cucumbers, sticks, rocks, and fishing line (a wad of it) Thankfully she spit it out. 

After exploring for a few hours she went to the rocks by the trees and went to sleep on the rocks all by herself. 

After that, she woke and entered the water at 12:10, swam for three hours, still exploring. At one time she went out to open sea, alone swam part way then turned and surfed back into the ponds.

Seems there was some drama between people on site, shame when that happens. It ruins it for everyone.

Team R&B waited forever for PO11 to land and finally at 3:30 pm she did by the trees side and went into a deep sleep. Little miss chubby had a very busy day. The 37 day old baby girl is going to be just fine. 

RK72

PO11

July 19, 2026 Sunday's Dailies

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They got a message that Rocky RH58 and PO11 were not at the site at all. Another message said they were spotted going west.

Team R&B headed over to the pup site and upon arrival saw PO11 alone, swimming in the shallows. There was some vocalizing. They watched her for hours, going right to left, left to right, over and over. At times she had to fight the surf, would land then get washed out again. 

After several hours had passed she hauled out and slept alone.

Suddenly a lady spotted Rocky in the shallows, vocalizing out loud. Pup was further down but heard Mama and tried to get to her. Rocky entered the water and took off towards the trees. 

Team R&B went to check on her, there she was , ready to feed her pup, but the kid wasn't around. Rocky stayed on shore vocalizing out loud, then she left at 12:15 pm going west.  Team R&B hurried on shore towards PO11 and they lost sight of Rocky.

Then they saw Rocky was back at pup site, but in the water with her head in the air looking and calling. PO11 heard her again, but is too slow and chubby. Mom left again and they didn't see her again for the rest of the day.

PO11 stayed in the shallows, she was tired and went to sleep again. This time a much longer snooze. Pretty cute, and doing okay being alone for now.

Team R&B stayed until 3 pm and gave up on waiting for Rocky to show up again.  

Tomorrow will tell if we have a weaner or not.

Team R&B went and checked out plains. There were three seals snoozing on shore. First there was RT06 with his older greenish coat.  Then there was RK72 Kekoa and lastly there was KG54 Huakai.

KG54 is molting.

PO11

Rocky

RT06

RK72

KG54/G89

Trio - Marvin - Kekoa & Huaka'i