The birth of an endangered seal at one of Hawaii’s most popular tourism hubs is highlighting the tension between protecting the islands’ fragile ecosystems and maintaining access to the white sand beaches that attract millions of visitors each year.
Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi is seen with her new born pup in Honolulu on Apr. 14, 2023. Hawaii officials are fencing off a large stretch of a popular Waikiki beach to protect a Hawaiian monk seal and her days-old pup. The unusual move highlights the challenges of protecting endangered species in a state that attracts millions of travelers every year. Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi is seen with her new born pup in Honolulu on Apr. 14, 2023.
HONOLULU — The birth of an endangered seal at one of Hawaii’s most popular tourism hubs is highlighting the tension between protecting the islands’ fragile ecosystems and maintaining access to the pristine white-sand beaches that attract millions of visitors each year. Hawaii officials this week fenced off a large stretch of a popular Waikiki neighborhood to protect the Hawaiian monk seal, named Kaiwi, and her days-old pup.
Kaimana Beach is next to a mid-sized hotel and is a favorite swimming and sunbathing spot for locals and visitors. Starting six years ago, monk seals have occasionally given birth there, setting the stage for conflict between seal mothers and beachgoers.
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