Hawaiʻi · 2001—2026
Hawaiian monk seal
Seals around Hawaiʻi.
Follow public seal observations from Hawaiʻi. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.
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Months in 2026
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Date: 2026Reported: R404 Hawaiʻi Public Radio / Associated Press
Observation: A Hawaiian monk seal was filmed swimming in shallow water during a reported rock-throwing incident. AP later reported NOAA's identification of the seal as adult male R404.