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Sunday, October 29, 2023

October 29, 2023 Sunday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn and Team R&B 💕

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12:42 to 2:50 and there were seven seals on island during that time.

On LPB was Adult Male 1 : adult size, about 75% molted, light to medium gray male belly and two red tags. The ventral size is almost completely molted and the dorsal surface about half molted.

About 40 feet Makapuu of 1BS was Adult Male 2 : adult size, also about 75% molted, medium gray male belly. Marilyn didn't see any

tags. Most of the ventral size except the rear flippers are molted and the dorsal surface is about half molted.

About 20 feet Lanikai side of Middle Cliff was a Juvenile Female: juvenile size, newer coat with light gray female belly and two red tags.

About 30 feet Makapuu seid of 3BS was an Adult Female :adult size, newer coat, partially sand-covered female belly and two red tags.

Near SRI were three seals near each other:

Subadult Male: small subadult size, male belly and two red tags. It appears the SM is molting and probably about 40%.

Near the SM was a Female Weaner: weaner to juvenile size, tannish coat, female belly and two tags.

Near the FW was RK24 Bruno/Wawamalu: small adult size, new coat and light gray male belly and two red tags.

Team R&B first find was RM31 Kai and RH76 Kala, which thrilled them to no end. Kala kept looking at him, probably making sure he wasn't going to bother her. Kai was a little gentleman and left her alone. He's looking a little thin but nothing to be worried about at this time.

At another west side location they spotted RL08. He was alone on lower rocks just resting.

To the right, just pass seal inlet was the lovely fat R604.

Next stop was at tracks, where they found R3CX Nalu way up in the greenery again. This time they were able to see his molt has started on his neck/chest area.

RH32 Kaale was near by, but doesn't look to have started his molt.

Team R&B called the hotline to let them know the beach was packed with beach-goers and surfers.

Last stop at Kahe cove they were thrilled to find RQ42 Opihi. Well it seems he started to molt and it can be seen on his hind flippers.