Notice from our Headquarters

Aloha Volunteers,

As most of you know the ongoing monitoring of Ua'Malie is continuing. She has been very far from her birthplace on several occasions, but always returns to one or two spots that she seems to be comfortable with.

There are several seals that also haul out in these areas at Turtle Bay, so our diligence is sometimes rewarded by other seals and other outreach opportunities in the area. I encourage you all to continue to volunteer for NorthShore response as we just never know what kind of great seal day may occur. Seals spotted and sometimes run off include, R5AY, Right Spot, Lona, KC, and Ua'Malie. These are all females and their safety is extremely important to the recovery of the species here in the Main Hawaiian Islands.

Four seals last weekend and three seals in the last two days have been spotted in this NorthShore resort area. Sean was able to bleach mark Right Spot today and she is wearing two new N6 beauty marks. R5AY was also on the beach at the resort and her presence there offers a prime opportunity to educate the masses hanging out on these beaches.

Ua'Malie is still of the utmost importance in continuing to monitor her and keep her wild and away from the populated beaches. Please keep in mind your help and response can be utilized at Turtle Bay if Ua'Malie is having a day at sea.

The days are getting shorter and therefore the amount of slots in the schedule have shrunken. Please take a good look at what you can do and help monitor and watch over these beautiful NorthShore girls.

Mahalo for all you do.

Dana J.
Volunteer Coordinator Oahu