The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Permit #24359/2023
NOAA: Young Monk Seal Most Likely Killed Intentionally On Oahu
The seal had been rescued as a pup, cared for, and released in January. Its body was found in March with blunt-force trauma.
Courtesy: Bret Nainoa Mossman/MFBRP
Historic Effort To Save Hawaii Forest Birds With ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Hurtles Forward
The world’s first attempt at landscape-scale mosquito control for conservation holds promising health benefits for people too.
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources via AP/2023
Hawaii Whale Dies With Fishing Nets, Plastic Bags In Stomach
The body of the 56-foot long, 120,000-pound whale was first noticed on a reef off Kauai on Friday.
NOAA/Doug Perrine
Data Shows Hawaii Shippers Are Regularly Breaking Speed Limits In Sensitive Whale Zones
UPDATED: Matson and Pasha Hawaii are ignoring calls to slow down. But other major shippers have heeded requests to protect endangered whales.
Jack Jeffrey Photography
Feds Ramp Up Efforts To Save Hawaii’s Endangered Forest Birds In A Race Against Time
Wildlife officials hope a new strategy, in addition to other measures, will prevent the extinction of native bird species.
Courtesy: DLNR/2022
Dog Owner Faces Charges After Harassing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
A man’s dog was caught on camera harassing a Hawaiian monk seal on the Big Island. The owner now faces charges from both state and federal agencies.
Courtesy: Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project
New Law Will Make Maui Turn Down The Outdoor Lights To Protect Wildlife
The ordinance was passed due to concerns that bright, onshore lighting confuses seabirds and endangered sea turtles.
Courtesy: Kauai Forest Birds Recovery Project
Bird Rescuers ‘Desperately’ Seek Kauai Honeycreepers As The Species Faces Extinction
Crews are in the remote forest seeking three ‘akikiki birds, part of a last-ditch attempt to protect them from the mosquito-borne illness that’s devastated their numbers.
DLNR
With New Lawsuit, Advocates Prod Feds To Protect Hawaii Endangered Species
The legal action applies to 49 species that were listed for federal protection in 2016.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Endangered Blind Spiders And Ancient Burials Spur Angst Over Luxury Condo Project
No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that’s being developed on Kauai.