The first monk seal pup of the season has arrived on Oahu’s north shore. Kahuku’s 5th grade class named the young pup Kailani.

With three Hawaiian monk seals born in Hawaii in 2025 and 34 born in 2024, state officials are asking the public to help ...

Connecting the land, sea and sky, Kailani arrived on Oahu's north shore as the first Hawaiian monk seal of the season.

The first part of his name, Kai, means “sea” and the second part, Lani, means “sky” to “symbolize the beauty and wonder he brings to the islands.” ...

The number of endangered Hawaiian monk seals born in the main Hawaiian Islands is growing. So too, are the chances of pups ...

Hawaiian monk seal pupping season sees rise in births, prompting DLNR and NOAA to advise maintaining distance for safety.