Team Billands found a critter at Campbells doing 6 minute dives foraging. Based on green snout, adult and his bumpy side they are pretty confident it is Kekoa Alii. Barb commented that "maybe" he's heading for Rabbit Island to molt. Also while they were out there they saw the Hokuliea passing by.
Team Billands next find was Lei Ola RH48 at Makua sleeping on the rocks way inland alone. She still has her hook and unfortunately today makes one month. The good news is her body is still in good condition and no signs of stress of discomfort. Today there were guys jumping off the rocks and a few fishermen in the area. On their afternoon check Lei Ola was gone. hopefully the rising tide and big waves drove her off.
More on yesterdays' mystery guest. Our ace seal team went to work and put their heads together pulled out some photos from the archives and reached the conclusion our mystery female R353 also seen on Kauai. There are a couple of additional photos from yesterday, from her on Kauai and from last year. She was seen about a year ago on Kauai, very elusive and if she sensed anyone around she was gone. She would only haul out on the rocks until a few months ago she started hauling out on the sand with other seals. Guessing she's probably from Ni'ihau. 
Last but not least a couple of photos from the Conservation Council of Hawaii's membership meeting. Our friend Dana Jones officially announced the "Hawaiian Monk Seal Preservation Ohana"
10 years of education and preservation for Hawaiian Monk Seals.
Late emails from Lesley and Posse Pal Vicki both brought news of a seal at birth beach. Lesley confirmed RIPs ID RR70, and Vicki did her best and sent some photos.
Kekoa
Lei Ola
R353 on Kauai on October 13th
R353 taken on Kauai by Team Billand July 2016
R353 10-21-17 Ka'ena Point closer look at her eye
Seal at Birth Beach - RIP
Conservation Council of Hawaii
Dana making an exciting announcement
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