Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Losing Critical Habitat
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Hawaiian Monk Seals: Hawaiian name: ‘Ilio-holo-i-kauaua (Dog that runs in the Sea)
The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. Its population has plummeted to about 1,200 animals, and scientists say it will likely drop below 1,000 seals within a few years.
But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been resistant to protecting critical habitat. Three-quarters of the islands designated for Hawaiian monk seal habitat could be underwater before the end of the century thanks to global warming. Less than 50 years ago, one of the seals' chief breeding and resting places covered more than 110 acres. Today, only about 40 acres are left.
As beaches disappear under rising seas, there are fewer safe places for the endangered seals to escape from sharks. As a result, more pups and juveniles are dying. Further loss of habitat can only put these endangered seals at greater risk.
Help prevent the extinction of the Hawaiian monk seal. Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect critical habitat for this treasured part of Hawaii's natural heritage.
PLEASE! Be a voice these seals: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/321914992
For information on the Endangered Hawaiian Monk seals please visit: http://www.wildhawaii.org/marinelife/seals.htm
The Hawaiian Wildlife Fund Seal Projects - http://www.wildhawaii.org/projects.html#seal
The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. Its population has plummeted to about 1,200 animals, and scientists say it will likely drop below 1,000 seals within a few years.
But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been resistant to protecting critical habitat. Three-quarters of the islands designated for Hawaiian monk seal habitat could be underwater before the end of the century thanks to global warming. Less than 50 years ago, one of the seals' chief breeding and resting places covered more than 110 acres. Today, only about 40 acres are left.
As beaches disappear under rising seas, there are fewer safe places for the endangered seals to escape from sharks. As a result, more pups and juveniles are dying. Further loss of habitat can only put these endangered seals at greater risk.
Help prevent the extinction of the Hawaiian monk seal. Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect critical habitat for this treasured part of Hawaii's natural heritage.
PLEASE! Be a voice these seals: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/321914992
For information on the Endangered Hawaiian Monk seals please visit: http://www.wildhawaii.org/marinelife/seals.htm
The Hawaiian Wildlife Fund Seal Projects - http://www.wildhawaii.org/projects.html#seal
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