Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12:44 to 2:43 pm and there were two seals seen during that time.
Initially there was only one seal when Marilyn started viewing. On the beach near the SRI channel was RK24 Bruno: adult size, gray male belly, lower lip scar and scar on right rear side.
About 1:43 pm, Marilyn realize that another seal had hauled out between 3BS and SRI. This seal is labeled Adult Female: adult size, two red tags, tan female belly and scar on lower neck/upper chest.
Team R&B started their day finding multiple seal foraging in the waters at pokai.
First was RL20 Kalua foraging near the jetty and open ocean. Next they ID'd R3CX Nalu. He stayed away from the jetty area and the other seals.
They observed two seals playing/fighting. They were happy to see RP28 Wakea with RL20 Kalua. It seemed like RL20 and R3CX were keeping RP28 away from the jetty. Interesting to see the elders teaching the kid, on what to do and not to do.
They headed over to Kahe where they saw a seal swimming, heading in the direction of KoOlina. They got a couple of pics, before they lost sight of the seal. They best they could tell it was an adult.
Just before leaving they spotted two seals off by the outfall area. The seals were foraging and there were lots of snorkelers out there. Team R&B did their best to get an ID but just couldn't since they were far off in the water.
Finally a seal hauled out. It was difficult to get an ID, mostly because of its position. They believe this is Kaale RH32, looking quite large.
While watching over the seal they got to see a very sweet seal.
Rabbit Island
RL20
R3CX
RP28 & RL20
RP28
unknown adult
unknown unidentified
RH32
honu
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