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Death of monk seal underscores importance of responsible fishing practices
The recent death of RS34, a two-year-old female Hawaiian monk seal known as Moana, was the result of paddle-out or drone-out fishing using a “jug rig” variant, according to wildlife officials.
NOAA: Hawaiian monk seal most likely intentionally killed on Oʻahu
A juvenile Hawaiian monk seal, identified as RQ76 (also known as Malama), was most likely intentionally killed a few months ago on Oʻahu, according to new information released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
