Hawaiian monk seal sighting and human-seal interaction data extracted from Instagram postings to support NMFS monk seal recovery efforts in the main Hawaiian Islands, from 2014-10-01 to 2015-09-30.
As social media platforms develop, they potentially provide valuable information for wildlife researchers and managers.  NOAAâs Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP) is exploring how social media can help scientists understand the biology, ecology and threats to this endangered species. By using the media …