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Hawaiian Monk Seal Kaiwi Gives Seventh Pup; Beach Closed

5/6/2026

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Hawaiian monk seal mother Kaiwi gave birth to a pup at Kaimana Beach, Waikiki, marking her seventh pup overall and fourth at that spot.
Hawaii Marine Animal Response installed fencing and 150-foot buffer signs because mother seals can become aggressive toward swimmers.
Lifeguards will monitor the pair for five to seven weeks while the beach stays closed, with scientists expecting to name and gender the pup within two weeks.

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Hawaiian monk seal mother Kaiwi gave birth to a pup at Kaimana Beach, Waikiki, marking her seventh pup overall and fourth at that spot.
Hawaii Marine Animal Response installed fencing and 150-foot buffer signs because mother seals can become aggressive toward swimmers.
Lifeguards will monitor the pair for five to seven weeks while the beach stays closed, with scientists expecting to name and gender the pup within two weeks.