Oʻahu
NOAA reported RH32 hauled out with typical behavior and no visible illness.
Source: NOAA Fisheries
10 Mar 2026 · OʻahuHawaiʻi · Pacific Ocean
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Read recent published observations from Hawaiʻi. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Oʻahu
The young seal identified as Temp 402 / N45 was resting ashore. Observers described an improved appearance but noted that it still looked underweight.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
27 Feb 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
Marilyn recorded an adult male, a subadult female, a juvenile, and an adult female during the 12:15–14:22 observation session.
Source: MonkSealMania / Marilyn
27 Feb 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
The observers reported RL20, RH76, and R3CX hauling out in the bay after watching seals foraging offshore.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
27 Feb 2026 · OʻahuKauaʻi
A Hawaiian monk seal was photographed resting on the beach.
Source: E bailey / Wikimedia Commons
17 Feb 2026 · KauaʻiOʻahu
RN14 was initially resting alone on shore. RL08 had joined him when the observers checked again.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
31 Jan 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
KG89 was reported resting on the ʻEwa side of the beach during rain and a rising tide.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
30 Jan 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
Tammy and Lesley reported six seals: RW02, R330 (Squinty), RL47 (Kamakana), RP24 (Mohala), RN58 (Luana), and R420.
Source: MonkSealMania / Tammy and Lesley
29 Jan 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
RH48 was seen foraging in the morning. A later visit recorded RH48 and R3CX foraging on the rest-camp side of the bay.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
1 Jan 2026 · OʻahuOʻahu
RG32 and RM31 were reported resting together on the rocks.
Source: MonkSealMania / Team R&B
1 Jan 2026 · OʻahuHawaiʻi
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi).
Source: Gabi Friedman — iNaturalist (gabi6)
15 November 2025 · HawaiʻiHawaiʻi
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi).
Source: Charlee — iNaturalist (wvwildchild)
15 July 2025 · Hawaiʻi