monk seal
noun
: any of a genus (Monachus) of hair seals of Hawaii, the Mediterranean Sea, and formerly the Caribbean Sea
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Hawaii has numerous prohibitions put in place to protect marine wildlife, including monk seals, which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Hawaii law.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
The organization helped take the monk seal to a NOAA Fisheries facility for examination.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 26 July 2023
Endangered monk seal pup found dead in Hawaii was likely caused by dog attack, officials say
Are sea lions dangerous?
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
On East, a molting monk seal smelled worse than sweaty, pungent gym socks.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
Wildlife officials in Hawaii say a monk seal has been found dead in Oahu - the second seal death reported on the island in three months.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
Travelers who visit the area and spot monk seals are encouraged to call the NOAA Fisheries Marine Wildlife Hotline at 888-256-9840.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
Critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals give birth on the shores.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
An endangered monk seal pup found dead on the North Shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu last month was most likely killed in a dog attack, federal officials said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 26 July 2023
Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
The organization helped take the monk seal to a NOAA Fisheries facility for examination.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 26 July 2023
Endangered monk seal pup found dead in Hawaii was likely caused by dog attack, officials say
Are sea lions dangerous?
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
On East, a molting monk seal smelled worse than sweaty, pungent gym socks.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
Wildlife officials in Hawaii say a monk seal has been found dead in Oahu - the second seal death reported on the island in three months.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
Travelers who visit the area and spot monk seals are encouraged to call the NOAA Fisheries Marine Wildlife Hotline at 888-256-9840.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
Critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals give birth on the shores.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
An endangered monk seal pup found dead on the North Shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu last month was most likely killed in a dog attack, federal officials said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 26 July 2023
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