How to Help

Report a Monk Seal

Stranded / entangled marine mammals:
Call the National Marine Mammal Stranding and Entanglement Hotline:
1-888-256-9840

Harassment:
Call NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement: 1-800-853-1964

Sightings:
Call island Marine Mammal Response Coordinators
Oʻahu: 808-220-7802
Kauaʻi: 808-651-7668
Molokaʻi: 808-553-5555
Maui / Lānaʻi: 808-292-2372
Hawaiʻi Island – East: 808-756-5961
Hawaiʻi Island – West: 808-987-0765

Or email:
pifsc.monksealsighting@noaa.gov

For More Information:
monksealinfo@noaa.gov

Protect the Hawaiian Monk Seal

Protect the Hawaiian Monk Seal!

It's ILLEGAL to kill a Hawaiian Monk Seal!
To increase the seal's chances for survival in the wild, do not feed them - it is illegal.
Give seals space to rest, molt, give birth, and care for their pups by keeping a 150 feet distance between you and all seals.
Keep dogs on a leash at all times to prevent injury and disease transmission between both the dog and seal.
Avoid approaching or "playing" with seals, they can display inquisitive and aggressive behavior on land and in the ocean. If approached by a seal, move away to avoid interaction or injury.

Watch this video: Good Neighbors: How to Share Hawaii's Beaches with Endangered Monk Seals

Do Your Research

If you want to learn more about the Hawaiian Monk Seal, you are in luck! There are many websites with great information about this amazing creature.

NOAA

KE KAI OLA

NA MEA HULU

Other Helpful Resources

Monk Seal Mania Blog

Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

Kauaʻi Monk Seal Watch Program

Videos
http://www.nameahulu.org/cultural-research-2/videos/

http://www.fpir.noaa.gov/stories/09132016_monk_seal_uilani.html

Photos
http://www.nameahulu.org/cultural-research-2/photos/

Fun Stuff For Kids

http://malamalearningcenter.org/images/stories/downloads/Benny_KanoaDreamBeach_final_reduced.pdf