In Greece, rare Mediterranean monk seals use hidden bubble caves as a quiet escape from humans. #monkseal

https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/hidden-bubble-cave-may-help-worlds-rarest-seal-steer-clear-of-humans-study/

Hidden ‘bubble cave’ may help world’s rarest seal steer clear of humans: Study

Researchers found rare Mediterranean monk seals will take refuge in an air-filled “bubble cave,” possibly to hide from tourists.

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Man accused of throwing rock at endangered seal barred from Hawaii beaches

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11869835/hawaii-seal-rock-throw-man-court-hearing/

Underwater Cameras Capture Seals Resting in Secret 'Bubble Caves'

Scientists had no idea where these seals were going to rest.

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Here’s the video of the attorney defending the Igor Lytvynchuk, the douchebag that threw a large rock at Lani, a beloved, endangered monk seal in Maui.

Stupid defense for a stupid defendant.
#hawaii #IgorLytvynchuk #lani #monkseal #animalcruelty

Tourist arrested, accused of throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal
The man was charged with 'harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal's head,' according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
#Trending #USNews #EndangeredSpecies #monkseal
https://globalnews.ca/news/11849309/tourist-arrested-rock-endangered-monk-seal-hawaii/

NOAA proposes massive #Hawaii marine sanctuary filled with reefs, atolls, endangered aquatic life
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/29/national-oceanographic-atmospheric-administration-proposes-hawaii-sanctuary/6761709231689/

"The #Papahānaumokuākea area is home to multiple #EndangeredSpecies, including the Hawaiian #MonkSeal and green sea #turtles. #NOAA officials say the project will incorporate native Hawaiian expertise."

#Conservation #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Ocean #MPAs #USpol #Biden #Democrats #DeepSea #CoralReefs #Corals #Seals #SeaTurtles

NOAA proposes massive Hawaii marine sanctuary filled with reefs, atolls, endangered aquatic life - UPI.com

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed a new national marine sanctuary near the Hawaiian Islands.

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