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Censuses and Interatoll Movements of the Hawaiian Monk Seal on Laysan Island, 1985

Description: Abstract: Research on the Laysan Island population of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schauinslandi, was conducted from 2 march to 30 November 1985. census totals excluding pups ranged from 76 to 147, an average increase of nearly 20 animals from the 1984 census results. Overall monthly haul-out distribution for all seals showed highest use in the north ecological unit followed by the west unit. Relatively few animals hauled out in the eastern and southern portions of the island. In… more
Date: September 1989
Creator: Becker, Brenda L.; Morrow, Robert J. & Leialoha, Julia K.
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Diving Patterns of the Hawaiian Monk Seal, Lisianski Island, 1982

Description: From introduction: This report will outline the progress of a continuing study of the diving behavior of the Hawaiian monk seal to define the foraging patterns of seals by sex and various age classes.
Date: February 1984
Creator: Schlexer, Frederick V.
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The Effects of Pumpage, Irrigation Return, and Regional Ground-Water Flow on the Water Quality at Waiawa Water Tunnel, Oahu, Hawaii

Description: From executive summary: Studies of the salinity problem at Waiwa shaft by the Public Works Center, Fourteenth Naval District, Pearl Harbor, have indicated that the increasing salinity is due to contamination from irrigation-return water or seawater intrusion. Because of the concern over the continuing deterioration of their principal source of water, the Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command requested the U.S. Geological Survey to undertake this study.
Date: 1983
Creator: Eyre, Paul R.
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Estimates of the Catch and Effort by Foreign Tuna Longliners and Baitboats in the Fishery Conservation Zone of the Central and Western Pacific, 1965-77

Description: From introduction: The primary purpose of this report is to summarize available information on the nominal effort and the catch of tunas and billfishes by these foreign longline fleets in the U.S. FCZ (Fishery Conservation Zone) of the central and western Pacific during the period 1965-77.
Date: May 1980
Creator: Yong, Marian Y. Y. & Wetherall, Jerry A.
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Forces of Change in Hawaii's Aku (Skipjack Tuna) Industry, 1986 : Workshop Summary

Description: From preface: This is a report of a workshop on the Forces of change in Hawaii's aku (skipjack tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis) industry. The workshop was held on April 30 and May 1, 1986 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was coordianted by the Southwest Fisheries Center (SWFC) Honolulu Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA. The objectives of the workshop were: 1. To review the status and current research on Hawaii's aku fishery, and 2. To introduce and prepare background material for discussion a… more
Date: April 1987
Creator: Boggs, Christofer H. & Pooley, Samuel G.
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Hawaii basic data for thermal springs and wells as recorded in geotherm

Description: GEOTHERM sample file contains 34 records for Hawaii. The high average ambient air temperature found on the Hawaiian Islands required fluid samples to have a temperature of at least 30/sup 0/C to be included. A computer-generated index is found in appendices A of this report. The index give one line summaries of each GEOTHERM record describing the chemistry of geothermal springs and wells in the sample file for Hawaii. The index is found in appendix A (p. is sorted by county and by the name of t… more
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Bliss, J. D.
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle on Pearl and Hermes Reef, 1986

Description: This is a report on the observational study of the green turtle and monk seal population in the Pearl and Hermes Reef, 1986. No entanglements, injuries, or deaths were observed.
Date: April 1988
Creator: Forsyth, Robert G.; Alcorn, Doris J.; Gerrodette, Tim & Gilmartin, William G.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle Research on Lisianski Island, 1984 and 1985

Description: This is a report on the observational study of the Hawaiian monk seal and the green turtle on Lisianski Island during the summers of 1984 and 1985. The purpose of this study is to monitor and aid the recovery of both endangered species.
Date: August 1988
Creator: Alcorn, Doris J.; Forsyth, Robert G. & Westlake, Robin L.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle Research on Lisianski Island, 1986

Description: This is a report where the Hawaiian monk seal and the green turtle were studied intermittently on Lisianski Island throughout the summer of 1986. This observational study includes injuries, deaths, reproductions, entanglements and tagging of seals and green turtles.
Date: August 1988
Creator: Westlake, Robin L. & Siepmann, Paul J.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle Research on Lisianski Island, 1987

Description: This is a report on the observational studies of the Hawaiian monk seal and green turtle on Lisianski Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. These studies were taken during the 1-4 of June and 5-29 or August 1987 and focused on haul out, reproduction, and factors affecting survival.
Date: September 1988
Creator: Johanos, Thea C. & Withrow, Reid P.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Observations and Captive Maintenance Project at Kure Atoll, 1981

Description: This is an observational report on captive seal pups along Green Island and Sand Island during the 1981 population observations. Some pups were flipper-tagged after weaning, five females were kept in a large beach enclosure for observation, then released September 2nd.
Date: March 1986
Creator: Gilmartin, William G.; Morrow, Robert J. & Houtman, Anne M.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Observations on French Frigate Shoals, 1980

Description: This is a report that describes the population of Hawaiian monk seal in the French Frigate Shoals during 1980. The data collected includes reproduction rates and deaths.
Date: October 1984
Creator: Johnson, Patricia A. & Johnson, Brian W.
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal on Laysan Island, 1983

Description: This report describes data collected during an observational study on the Hawaiian monk seal on Laysan Island during April 23 to July 21 1983. The data collected is on population size, reproduction, and factors affecting survival of the endangered species. There is also a description of a "mobbing" by adult males, resulting in death of a subadult female; the haul out of seals on the south ledge; and the transport of a juvenile male to Honolulu to initiate a captive research program.
Date: March 1989
Creator: Alcorn, Doris J. & Buelna, Elizabeth K.
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal on Lisianski Island: 1983

Description: This is a report on the observational study over the population and findings of monk seal on Lisianski Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This report summarizes the data taken during the time-frame between the 25th of April and the 9th of August, 1983.
Date: February 1986
Creator: Johanos, Thea C. & Kam, Alan K. H.
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal on the Laysan Island: 1982

Description: This is a report on a 3.5 month observational study of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal that took place on the Laysan Island. The total recorded counts ranged from 66-119 and averaged to 90 seals, five of which died in the few months, nine injured.
Date: April 1984
Creator: Alcorn, Doris J.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Population Monitoring, Pup Captive Maintenance Program, and Incidental Observations of the Green Turtle at Kure Atoll, 1985

Description: This is a report based on the the findings of an observational study over the monk seals on the Kure Atoll. The studies take place between January 30 to October 23, 1985. There's a focus on pups they took captive before release, and by chance there are reports of two tagged green turtles.
Date: January 1988
Creator: Reddy, Michelle L. & Griffith, Carrie A.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Population Research, Lisianski Island, 1982

Description: This is a report on observation data collected between the 17th of March and the 14th of September, as well as between the 26 of October and the 22nd of November in 1982 of the population of the Hawaiian monk seal at Lisianski Island. Data includes birth of pups, weaning, molting, and other factors that may influence the haul-out patterns. Injuries and deaths were also documented.
Date: August 1984
Creator: Stone, H. Sheridan
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Reproduction and Injuries on Lianski Island, 1982

Description: Abstract: data on the Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schnauinslandi, including pup production, pupping locations, and injuries at Lisianski Island in 1982 are presented. Twenty-eight pups were born, of which 26 survived to weaning. Of the observed births, 75% occurred on the east side of the island. Average nursing period for 14 mother-pup pairs was 37.4 days. One exchange of pups was observed. Ten seals were injured while personnel were present on the island. Four of these injuries were attribut… more
Date: July 1986
Creator: Johanos, Thea C. & Henderson, John R.
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Investigation of Waikele Well No. 2401-01, Oahu, Hawaii: Pumping Test, Well Logs and Water Quality

Description: Introduction: A dependable water supply is required for Naval Magazine Lualualei, Waikele Branch. The water supply for Naval Magazine Lualualei, Waikele Branch, Oahu, Hawaii has been dependent on Oahu Sugar Co.'s water for many years. Because the supply of water from Oahu Sugar Co. is not always dependable, in March 1982, the Pacific Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command entered into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to determine the productivity and water q… more
Date: November 1983
Creator: Eyre, Paul
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