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Hawaiʻi · observation

Paradise Cove

· Oʻahu

RL12 was reported sleeping on shore.

Species
Hawaiian monk seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
RL12 (Aukai)
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/2026/08/august-31-2026-mondays-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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