Courtesy: George Balazs
The retired biologist says he never thought he would live long enough to see the once endangered species make such a strong recovery.
Courtesy: Hawaii Marine Animal Response/2023
At least one other endangered monk seal has been killed by a dog in recent years. Several have been injured.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
UPDATED: A new Hawaii "keystone" plan aims to help the islands' remaining forest bird species stave off extinction from avian malaria.
NOAA/Paul Hasley
We can all do science, and many organizations rely on the public for major projects.
Courtesy: Todd Yamashita/2021
People have killed at least 16 seals since 2009. Only one case been prosecuted.
Hawaii Marine Animal Response
UPDATED: The discovery comes after officials disclosed another young seal was most likely killed intentionally on the island in March.
The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Permit #24359/2023
The seal had been rescued as a pup, cared for, and released in January. Its body was found in March with blunt-force trauma.
Courtesy: Bret Nainoa Mossman/MFBRP
The world's first attempt at landscape-scale mosquito control for conservation holds promising health benefits for people too.
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources via AP/2023
NOAA/Doug Perrine
