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Some say monk seal protection law may have backfired

Editor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:45:01 +0000

Media Watch, KITV,25 January 2012

The suspicious death of four Hawaiian monk seals has triggered numerous calls into a tipline hoping to lead investigators to who may be responsible. [...]

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$30,000 Reward

Editor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:38:33 +0000

Media Watch, Honolulu Star Advertiser, 12 January 2012

Rewards of up to $30,000, the largest of its kind in Hawaii, are being offered for confidential tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed three critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals on Molokai and Kauai since November.

Tips on each killing come with Continue reading: $30,000 Reward

Hawaii’s seal killing outbreak

Editor — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:21:35 +0000

Media Watch, USA Today, 8 January 2012

No one knows who is killing the seals — a critically endangered species — or why.

But the deaths are coming as the federal government steps up its efforts to protect the seals, leading to simmering resentment among some fishermen who fear new regulations will trample upon Continue reading: Hawaii’s seal killing outbreak

Suspected killing of fourth seal investigated on Kauai

Editor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:01:29 +0000

Media Watch, KITV, 4 January 2012

A fourth monk seal found dead in the islands in less than three months has state and federal officials appealing for the public’s help to stop the killings. A fisherman reported the latest Hawaiian monk seal found dead two days ago in Pilaa on the Northeast coast of Continue reading: Suspected killing of fourth seal investigated on Kauai

Third monk seal found dead

Editor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:37:14 +0000

Media Watch, Honolulu Civil Beat, 28 December 2011

A third monk seal was found dead on Molokai Wednesday and officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are working to determine the cause of death.

The discovery comes after news last week that NOAA is investigating the deaths of two other monk seals in Continue reading: Third monk seal found dead

Former Governor rejects proposed habitat protections

Editor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:28:24 +0000

Media Watch, News Release, Lingle US Senate 2012, 29 November 2011

HONOLULU – Former Governor Linda Lingle sent a letter today to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding their proposed rule to designate the main Hawaiian Islands as a critical habitat for the Hawaiian Monk Seal.

She released the following statement:

“A recent Continue reading: Former Governor rejects proposed habitat protections

NOAA reopens public comment on Critical Habitat

Editor — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:00:28 +0000

NOAA, Announcement, 7 November 2011

Proposed rule to revise Hawaiian monk seal Critical Habitat — Public comment period reopened

On June 2, 2011 NOAA Fisheries published a proposed rule to revise Hawaiian monk seal critical habitat. The public comment period was open for 90-days, until August 31, 2011. In response to public concerns and Continue reading: NOAA reopens public comment on Critical Habitat

NOAA seeks public comment on critical habitat revision

Editor — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:46:53 +0000

Media Watch, NOAA press release, 8 June 2011

A group of seals resting on a beach in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Photo: NOAA

NOAA’s Fisheries Service has proposed 16 areas as critical habitat for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and is inviting Continue reading: NOAA seeks public comment on critical habitat revision