Is it rare to see a Hawaiian monk seal?
That’s why our educators are focused on inspiring students to be passionate about marine science.
The critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal is one of the rarest seal species in the world, and conservation efforts are critical to their survival. Through direct animal care, community outreach, education, and response, our dedicated staff and volunteers in Hawaii are working to save the species.
On the island of Hawaii, we operate the only hospital dedicated to Hawaiian monk seals, Ke Kai Ola. Our team of experts draws on the center’s years of experience in marine mammal medicine and health to care for the monk seals so they can be released back into the wild.
The Marine Mammal Center is the primary responder for Hawaiian monk seals on the island of Hawaii, and we operate a hotline to report monk seal sightings.
Conservation begins with education and outreach. Our educational programs in Hawaii connect students with science and responsibility, and provide professional development for classroom teachers.
Interested in having our team participate in an upcoming community event you’re hosting in the Hawaiian Islands? Tell us more about your request.
We also work with organizations in Hawaii that are helping fishing communities transition to weightless hooks, a fishing method that significantly reduces the risk of harm to Hawaiian monk seals.
Hawaiian monk seals are one of the rarest seal species in the world, and most people will never get to see them in the wild.
On our virtual tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Ka Kai Ola, our dedicated Hawaiian monk seal hospital, and travel the Hawaiian archipelago to see monk seals in their natural habitat. You'll also discover ways you can help save Hawaiian monk seals, no matter where you live in the world.
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