A Hawaiian Monk Seal in its Natural Habitat on Midway Island (00006868)

Hawaiian Monk Seal in a Picturesque Lagoon on Midway Island

Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is a fascinating species that inhabits the waters around Midway Island. With only about 60 individual animals left, these seals are critically endangered. Learn more about their behavior, diet, and unique habitat in this comprehensive description.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 19.07.2001