Meli

Monk Seal Monday #18: Meli | May 2014 | Edition: 1/1 NFT While hiking with a friend visiting Oahu on the North Shore, we were out on the reef at Kahuku Point, when this curious weaner, Meli (#MonkSealRF20), popped up in the shallow water and began to approach us. This weaner phase is a curious exploration and learning phase for Hawaiian monk seals, and Meli seemed interested in the two of us. Since we don't want Hawaiian monk seals to become acclimated to the presence of people, we backed away from the edge of the reef but I did capture this shot of her wide eyes looking up at us. The Monk Seal Monday collection is 20 images curated from more than 10 years of photographing one of the most...View all