A Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) on the beach of an island (00006864)
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Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is a fascinating creature that appears like a living fossil. Approximately 60 of these unique animals inhabit the Midway Atoll, a remote island group in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian monk seals are graceful swimmers and feed on a variety of marine creatures such as reef fishes, octopuses, and lobsters. However, they are highly endangered due to human impacts. Learn more about these impressive marine mammals and their threatened existence.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 19.07.2001