#monk seal maui

Peak pupping season underway for endangered Hawaiian monk seals

Thirty-four Hawaiian monk seal pups were born in the main Hawaiian Islands in 2024, and three pups have already been born this year. Officials say the public should give mothers with pups at least 150 feet of space on land and in the water—moms can be protective if they think you’re too close.

King Tides Roll In: Monk Seal Slows Traffic on Honoapiʻilani Hwy

King tides: A monk seal came up partially on the road on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu this afternoon, slowing traffic on the busy Maui thoroughfare…

Little Monk Seal Montessori to Open in Kīhei in January

Little Monk Seal Montessori will serve children ages 3 to 6 years old, offering an authentic, primary Montessori school curriculum.

Maui Outreach Event Highlights Marine Life Protection, New Fishing Rules

An outreach event hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources on Maui will help to educate ocean users about the protection of humpback whales, monk seals, sea turtles and other marine species. Staff will also be on hand to share information on Maui’s new fishing rules, approved in November 2014.

Maui Brewing Company Hosting Fundraiser for Monk Seals

Maui Brewing Company will be throwing a fundraising event to benefit the Monk Seal Foundation at its Kahana brewpub on Friday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. Fifty percent of all profits sold during the evening will go towards the foundation.

Help Sought to Find Hooked Monk Seal off Maui

State officials said a local fisherman reported the incident after hooking what he initially believed to be “a very large ulua” while fishing from shore in the early morning hours on Saturday, May 11.

Public Urged to Avoid Contact with Hawaiian Monk Seal

Mauis coastal community is being advised to avoid interacting with a Hawaiian Monk Seal that has been frequenting the West Maui shoreline.