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Dangerous toxin discovered in critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from NOAA have discovered a potent and highly-debilitating toxin in the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, a first-of-its-kind chemical finding that is now prompting investigations ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Rare Hawaiian monk seal brought to Long Marine Lab for study and treatment

(PhysOrg.com) -- A young Hawaiian monk seal that was removed from the wild last year for treatment and rehabilitation is providing researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a rare opportunity ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Man indicted in death of Hawaiian monk seal

(AP) -- A federal grand jury has indicted a 78-year-old Kauai man in the shooting death of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in May.

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created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hawaiian Islands named habitat for endangered seal

(AP) -- The federal government on Friday will significantly expand the critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals to include beaches and waters of the main Hawaiian Islands, officials said.

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created Jun 12, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 0




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Study shows best places to protect marine mammals

(AP) -- From sea otters to blue whales, marine mammals are under stress from climate change, ocean acidification, hunting and other threats. Researchers have identified 20 important sites around the world ...

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created Aug 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Hawaii's famed white sandy beaches are shrinking

(AP) -- Jenn Boneza remembers when the white sandy beach near the boat ramp in her hometown was wide enough for people to build sand castles.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Papahanaumokuakea National Monument facing Hurricane Neki

A hurricane warning is in force for the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument from Nihoa Island to French Frigate Shoals to Maro Reef. Hurricane conditions likely there by 5 a.m. HST on Friday, October 23.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

U.S. creates Hawaiian Marine Reserve

U.S. President George W. Bush has designated the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a national monument, making it the world's largest protected marine reserve.

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created Jun 16, 2006 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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