Hawaiian Monk Seal Sleeping
The Hawaiian Monk Seal are endangered species, that are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Only 1,400 left. Humans are the main answer to why are Hawaiian monk seals endangered: from entangling in fishing gear to over-fishing, disturbance in the waters, lack of marine protection and no-take zones, the introduction of invasive species, coral bleaching, acidification of the ocean, rising sea levels and marine regulation violations at the hands of poachers, the reasons for the falling numbers are many. Medium: Paper, gel medium on Canvas. 9" x 12"