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Kahe

· Oʻahu

RG32 and RM31 were reported resting together on the rocks.

Species
Hawaiian monk seal
Number of seals
2
Attributed name
RG32 / RM31 (Kai)
Source
MonkSealMania / Team R&B

About this record

Supporting evidence
Dated field report with photographs; identities are attributed to the observers. Source: https://monksealmania.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-01-2026-thursdays-dailies.html
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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