Hawaiian monk seal - Endangered species in the Pacific (00006891)

Hawaiian monk seal swimming near a coral atoll

Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is an endangered species native to the Pacific Ocean. This fascinating animal lives near a coral atoll and feeds on a variety of marine creatures. Learn more about these unique seals and their way of life.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 19.07.2001