01/27/2026
Aloha ʻAuinalā,
Our 2 friends hanging out with us today! 🦭🏝️
Check out the MEK Webcams to spot them: https://www.mauieldorado.com/we**ams
A friendly reminder: Please Keep Your Distance.
It's natural for monk seals to come ashore or haul out on the beach for long periods of time. Please give them the space they need to rest and don't attempt to push them back into the water. If approached by a seal, move away to avoid interaction. If you're in the ocean, cautiously exit the water.
Respect any roped off areas or signage that indicate the presence of a monk seal on the beach. When observing resting monk seals, follow the “rule of thumb” to figure out how much space to give them. Simply make a “thumbs-up” gesture and extend your arm out straight in front of you, with your thumb parallel to the ground. If your thumb covers the entire seal, you are far enough away.
Learn more about Hawaiian Monk Seals here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/hawaiian-monk-seal
