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Kaimana Pine (a group admin) says:
22 Jun 11 - Post ONLY Monk Seals, Mahalo!
For the appreciation and raising awareness of Monk Seals worldwide through pictures and story.
ALWAYS remain a minimum distance of 100 feet away from the seal(s), avoid female monk seals with pups, and never come between a mother and a pup.
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About Monk Seals (Monachus)
POST ONLY MONK SEALS
For the appreciation and raising awareness of Monk Seals worldwide through pictures and story.
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"Monk Seal"
"Hawaiian Monk Seal" "Monachus schauinslandi"
"Mediterranean Monk Seal" "Monachus monachus"
"Caribbean/West Indian Monk Seal" "Monachus tropicalis"
Hawaiian monk seals are protected under two federal laws: the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973
- Do not approach monk seals while on land or in the water. They may approach swimmers, divers or vessels out of curiosity, but in no instance should you approach them. This may be considered a form of harassment.
- When it is necessary to pass by a monk seal that has hauled itself on to a beach, it is recommended that you remain a minimum distance of 100 feet away from the seal, so as not to disturb them.
- Do your best to avoid female monk seals with pups, and never come between a mother and a pup.
- Report sightings of injured or sick seals or of harassment by others to the National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu at your earliest convenience. The seals will thank you! The number there is: (808) 955-8831.
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