The monk seal was considered extinct in the mid-80s, except for a few in the farthest out islands of the Hawaiian archipelago, where the few left were being entangled and choked in the tons of marine debris (mainly fishnets) that ends up there. I'm just glad they're back. I'm sorry for the turtle too, but that's nature, where it's eat or be eaten (sharks eat the seals). Vivia Boe
The monk seal was considered extinct in the mid-80s, except for a few in the farthest out islands of the Hawaiian archipelago, where the few left were being entangled and choked in the tons of marine debris (mainly fishnets) that ends up there. I'm just glad they're back. I'm sorry for the turtle too, but that's nature, where it's eat or be eaten (sharks eat the seals). Vivia Boe
OdinavNorge 11 months ago
Actually looks like a male monk seal - you can see the penile opening and groove.
rseabirdify 1 year ago
@rseabirdify
yea, i think so too:)
joakimhawaii 1 year ago
Did the seal get a fine for $20,000?? :)
Jonathanc83 3 years ago
poor little turtle, he is almost raped by the seal.
RULO86 3 years ago
My favorite marine mammal. I fear their days are numbered though. Beautiful video. TY.
808Monkseal 3 years ago
You truly are the dredi master Jo...what a great video. I wish I could've been on that dive...-DM Dan
navchiling 4 years ago