Sentences with phrase «hawaiian monk»

Hawaiian monk seals also find Midway important habitat for resting and raising pups.

According to a Center report, sea - level rise is a deadly threat to 233 protected species — from the Hawaiian monk seal to the loggerhead sea turtle.

Working with the advice of the Marine Conservation Biology Institute, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Pew Environmental Fund, Bush selected sites that collectively harbor the world's smallest atoll (Rose Atoll - which is home to more than 500 fish species and 97 % of American Samoa's seabirds), several threatened turtle nesting beaches, the deepest ocean canyon in the world (the Mariana Trench, with its otherworldly, undersea volcanoes, acidic thermal vents, liquid sulfur, and incredibly rare life forms), hundreds of species of corals, Hawaiian monk seals, and countless seabirds, rays, sharks, dolphins and whales.

Endangered wildlife like Hawaiian monk seals and Pacific loggerhead sea turtles are among nearly 300 species that eat and get caught in plastic litter.

The other beaches are habitat for the endangered and threatened species of the atoll who need some space away from humans, so they are cleaned only when clear of animals like Hawaiian monk seals and Green sea turtles.

These Hawaiian monk seals are adorable, but they face some unusual threats including the presence of humans on their beaches.

It features the largest seabird gathering site in the world, with more than 14 million birds from 22 species, nearly all of the remaining endangered Hawaiian monk seals, Hawaiian green sea turtles and Laysan albatrosses.

Other common sea life sightings on a whale watching are flying fish, green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, many varieties of sea birds, and rarely a Hawaiian monk seal.

Hawaiian monk seals can commonly be found lounging on the sand, while from December to May it's not uncommon to see humpback whales spouting further out to sea.

Sail around the coast for the chance to see whales, turtles and even the Hawaiian monk seal.

Home to a high concentration of Hawaiian Green Sea turtles (honu), the area not far from Makena Landing is called «Turtle Town», where Dolphins, rays and the Hawaiian monk seal are commonly spotted as well.

Most of the Hawaiian monk seals live on the uninhabited northwest Hawaiian Islands; the remainder reside on the main islands.

HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS found the Hawaiian Islands 13 to 15 million years ago, well before human contact.

Photographic assessment of trends in body condition of juvenile Hawaiian monk seals.

New hope for rare Hawaiian monk seals - SF Gate It may seem strange that spotting more of an endangered species should be a cause for concern, but when it comes to the rare Hawaiian monk seal, one of the world's most threatened creatures, the growing number that haul out on popular beaches or come into contact with fishing boats are doubly worrisome.

Captive care and post-release monitoring of seven female juvenile Hawaiian monk seals.

Infectious disease monitoring of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Esophageal foreign body removal via an intragastric approach including pre-injury and post-release satellite tracking of a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) in the main Hawaiian islands.

Molecular identification of a novel gamma herpesvirus in the endangered Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi).

Hawaiian monk seals can't get a break.

Effectiveness of an antihelminthic treatment in improving the body condition and survival of Hawaiian monk seals.

An integrated approach for assessing translocation as an effective conservation tool for Hawaiian monk seals.

Molecular identification of a novel gamma herpesvirus in hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi).

Molecular identification of a novel gamma Herpesvirus in Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinsland).

Modeling a morbillivirus outbreak in Hawaiian monk seals to aid in the design of mitigation programs.

October 15, 2015 More than 1 % of critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal population has received life - saving care thanks to The Marine Mammal Center

Movement, survival, and disease profile of translocated and resident Hawaiian monk seals at Nihoa Island, Hawaii.

Sharks, turtles, large jacks, rays and the endangered Hawaiian monk seal can all be seen here.

Once anchored, you can snorkel, scuba dive and get a glimpse of schools of colorful fish, dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals and, in the winter, huge humpback whales.

Poipu Beach Park is one of Kaui's most popular beaches, with its crystal - clear waters and occasional Hawaiian monk seal appearances.

There are many coastal trails to take and discover wildlife including honu (turtles), native birds, and even the rare Hawaiian monk seal.

November 8, 2017 Endangered Hawaiian monk seal rescued on Kauai released back to the wild after rehabilitation at Ke Kai Ola, a dedicated hospital for monk seals

She chaired the Working Group on Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events for six years, served on U.S. recovery teams for the Hawaiian monk seal and southern sea otter, and currently is a member of the international recovery team for the vaquita (CIRVA).

Response volunteers in Hawai`i are responsible for a variety of duties including assessing the health of hauled - out monk seals, ensuring beach access remains open and safe for public use, and educating beachgoers about Hawaiian monk seals and The Marine Mammal Center's conservation efforts in Hawai`i.

The Center is working in collaboration with a number of groups including: NOAA Fisheries, the Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Team, Hawai`i Wildlife Fund, the Kohala Center, NELHA, and others, in an effort to save Hawaiian monk seals.

November 28, 2017 #GivingTuesday Means Giving Second Chances: Endangered Hawaiian monk seals released back to the wild on #GivingTuesday after receiving life - saving care at The Marine Mammal Center's Ke Kai Ola hospital

Four endangered Hawaiian monk seals were recently transported by NOAA researchers from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and brought to The Marine Mammal Center's monk seal hospital, Ke Kai Ola, where they will receive rehabilitative care.

We've also recently installed new interpretative signage at Ke Kai Ola to educate visitors about the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals and the need for their conservation as well as what people can do to help them.

Last September, The Marine Mammal Center, one of the largest marine mammal facilities in the country, broke ground on the first - ever Hawaiian monk seal hospital in the state.

It's been just a week since Hawaiian monk seal Kilo's release back to the wild, and she's already been spotted twice by researchers on nearby beaches.

Our new hospital in Kailua - Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is making great strides to save the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Lucky Seven Kilo is just one of seven female Hawaiian monk seals released last month after receiving special care at Ke Kai Ola.

«Every step of the way — from the moment they were rescued by NOAA researchers on a remote beach to their time at Ke Kai Ola to their release back to the wild — these Hawaiian monk seals will receive the best medical support available.»

Dr. Simeone also serves as the Hospital Director of Ke Kai Ola, the Center's Hawaiian monk seal facility on the island of Hawai`i.

Sick and injured Hawaiian monk seals will get a second chance at survival thanks to The Marine Mammal Center's new Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital, which is dedicated to the rescue and care of this critically endangered species.

Float the morning away in your ocean - front pool, then meander through the nation's only congressionally - chartered garden, the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, or watch for humpback whales, green sea turtles and endangered Hawaiian monk seals in the inviting waters.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation fund has awarded a $ 25,000 grant for the rescue of endangered Hawaiian monk seals to The Marine Mammal Center, which is building a $ 3.2 million rehabilitation facility at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii on the Big Island.

One of only two mammals endemic to Hawaii (the second being the Hawaiian bat), the Hawaiian monk seal is often referred to as a «living fossil.»

Look to the ocean and you have a good chance of seeing Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles, and Hawaiian spinner dolphins.

You may also see Hawaiian monk seals and turtles on this uncrowded beach.