Courtesy: George Balazs
George Balazs: Sea Turtle Conservation Hinges On Cultural Awareness
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
NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Most Likely Killed In Dog Attack
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
US Interior Secretary Pledges To Help Hawaii’s Imperiled Forest Birds
UPDATED: A new Hawaii “keystone” plan aims to help the islands’ remaining forest bird species stave off extinction from avian malaria.
NOAA/Paul Hasley
Catherine Toth Fox: From King Tides To Whale Watching, Community Scientists Keep Research Afloat
We can all do science, and many organizations rely on the public for major projects.
Courtesy: Todd Yamashita/2021
Who Is Killing Hawaii’s Endangered Monk Seals?
People have killed at least 16 seals since 2009. Only one case been prosecuted.
Hawaii Marine Animal Response
Monk Seal Pup Found Dead On Oahu’s North Shore
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
NOAA: Young Monk Seal Most Likely Killed Intentionally On Oahu
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
Historic Effort To Save Hawaii Forest Birds With ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Hurtles Forward
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
Hawaii Whale Dies With Fishing Nets, Plastic Bags In Stomach
The body of the 56-foot long, 120,000-pound whale was first noticed on a reef off Kauai on Friday.
NOAA/Doug Perrine
Data Shows Hawaii Shippers Are Regularly Breaking Speed Limits In Sensitive Whale Zones
UPDATED: Matson and Pasha Hawaii are ignoring calls to slow down. But other major shippers have heeded requests to protect endangered whales.