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George Balazs: Sea Turtle Conservation Hinges On Cultural Awareness
The retired biologist says he never thought he would live long enough to see the once endangered species make such a strong recovery.
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NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Most Likely Killed In Dog Attack
At least one other endangered monk seal has been killed by a dog in recent years. Several have been injured.
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US Interior Secretary Pledges To Help Hawaii’s Imperiled Forest Birds
UPDATED: A new Hawaii "keystone" plan aims to help the islands' remaining forest bird species stave off extinction from avian malaria.
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Catherine Toth Fox: From King Tides To Whale Watching, Community Scientists Keep Research Afloat
We can all do science, and many organizations rely on the public for major projects.
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Who Is Killing Hawaii’s Endangered Monk Seals?
People have killed at least 16 seals since 2009. Only one case been prosecuted.
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Monk Seal Pup Found Dead On Oahu’s North Shore
UPDATED: The discovery comes after officials disclosed another young seal was most likely killed intentionally on the island in March.
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NOAA: Young Monk Seal Most Likely Killed Intentionally On Oahu
The seal had been rescued as a pup, cared for, and released in January. Its body was found in March with blunt-force trauma.
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Historic Effort To Save Hawaii Forest Birds With ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Hurtles Forward
The world's first attempt at landscape-scale mosquito control for conservation holds promising health benefits for people too.
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Hawaii Whale Dies With Fishing Nets, Plastic Bags In Stomach
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