Final week, Hawaiian monk seal, Kaiwi, gave start to a male pup on Kaimana Seashore in Waikiki. This new child is her sixth, identified pup and the third that she’s delivered on this identical seaside.
Hawaiian monk seals are one of the most endangered species on the planet. So, this new start is unquestionably joyful information.
The next footage exhibits a few of the earliest moments of the new child and Kaiwi on Kaimana Seashore.
Kaimana monk seals, May 1, 2024 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.
Kaiwi and her pup are more likely to return to this identical spot to relaxation and nurse. To guard the mother and child, the Kaimana space of Waikiki Seashore will likely be monitored over the subsequent 5 to seven weeks throughout this essential nursing interval. If you happen to see an space of this seaside taped/fenced off, this area is designated as a secure area for them.
Please respect the momentary boundaries for the seals. Mom seals will defend their pups from something they understand as a menace. The Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends preserving a distance of 150 ft (45 meters) from a mother and pup each on the seaside and within the ocean. This distance isn’t just for the seals’ security however on your security, too. In 2022, there was an incident of a mom seal attacking a swimmer at Kaimana Seashore.
Here’s a temporary however useful video about what you are able to do as a customer to respect and defend Hawaii’s marine life typically.
Along with monk seals, take a look at our article of different wildlife you might see in Hawaii.
