Visual observations of Hawaiian monk seal behavioral interactions and contact rates to support NMFS efforts to mitigate the risk of possible disease outbreaks, collected on Oahu and Laysan Island during the period 2015-06-01 to 2015-09-01.
Infectious disease has the potential to pose serious risk to Hawaiian Monk Seal populations.  HMSRP is currently researching and evaluating methods to minimize disease threats to this endangered population, including potential vaccination programs.  Observation of seal behavior and social interactions will provide …