Hawaiian Monk Seal Pupping Locations in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Most births of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schauinslandi, occur in specific beach areas in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Data collected from 1981 to 1988 on the locations of monk seal births and of the first sightings of neonatal pups were summarized to identify preferred birth and nursery habitats. These areas are relatively short lengths of beach at the breeding islands and have some common characteristics, of which the primary feature is very shallow water adjacent to the shoreline. This feature, which limits access by large sharks to the water used by mother-pup pairs during the day, should enhance pup survival

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report 119

This is a report where the Hawaiian monk seal and the green turtle were studied intermittently on Lisianski Island throughout the summer of 1986. This observational study includes injuries, deaths, reproductions, entanglements and tagging of seals and green turtles

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report 191

This report is based on an observational study on the Hawaiian monk seal at Laysan Island, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, from May 4 to August 4 1986. Data includes population rates, reproductive rates, deaths, injuries, necropsies, and entanglements

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report 120

This is a report on the observational study of the Hawaiian monk seal and the green turtle on Lisianski Island during the summers of 1984 and 1985. The purpose of this study is to monitor and aid the recovery of both endangered species

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report 151

This report is based on the observational studies of the Hawaiian monk seal studied on Laysan Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from 28 February to 20 June and from 24 October to 13 November 1988. The data collected covers haul-out patterns, population structure, reproductive patterns, and patterns affecting survival (primarily adult male aggression toward adult female and immature seals)