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Hawaiian Monk Seal

Monachus shauinslandi

Photo by Aaron9
Published on Project Noah
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21.8921, -160.157

Field Notes

Habitat:

Northwestern and main Hawaiian Islands.

Notes:

Observed at a depth of about 65ft near a 200ft drop off around noon. Resting in its "bed" against the rock. About 5-6ft in length.

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