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How We’re Hurting Endangered Monk Seals
This North Shore monk seal mom had a tough week fighting off things that could harm her weeks-old pup.
Critical Habitat Designated On Maui
The federal government issued its final rule to help protect 125 species in Hawaii.
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Will Hawaii Help Protect, Or Kill, Elephants And Rhinos?
Two bills to bar commerce in ivory and other products made from endangered species may succeed this year in the House and Senate.
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Critical Habitat for Hawaiian Monk Seals Expands by 7,000 Square Miles
Facing extinction, the seals now have better-protected places to live around Oahu, the Big Island, Kauai, Maui and Niihau.
Cascadia Research
Cluster of False Killer Whales Tagged for First Time Off Kona
Rare group was photographed and tagged last weekend — the first time they’d been seen in four years.
NOAA
NOAA Wants Humpback Whales Off Endangered Species List
After 45 years of federal protection, NOAA says the whale population has recovered nicely.
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Feds Keep Protections for Hawaii Green Sea Turtles
NOAA denies petition to delist Hawaii honu, proposes increasing protections for turtles elsewhere.
‘If You’re the Bad Guy, Everybody Needs to Know’
Hawaii Environmental Council talking invasive species, climate change at annual planning meeting.
Enric Sala
Should the U.S. Expand Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument?
Public invited to weigh in on Obama’s proposal at town hall meeting tonight.
Contributed photo
Respect the Locals: Sea Turtle Selfies Are Uncool — and Illegal
State, federal officials remind public that harassing honu is against the law and can result in a fine.