Hunted almost to extinction in the 1960s Most seals are at home in frigid waters, but the Hawaiian monk seal is a rare tropical exception(“Hawaiian Monk Seal” National Geographic). The Hawaiian Monk Seal population was observed to decline from 1,520 total individuals in 1983 to 1,209 in 2011(“Neomonachus schauinslandi”IUCN red list). They are amazing swimmers which allows them to move around very easily in the water(“Hawaiian monk seal” Seals-World). Now that you see how significant this attempt is, please use your role in the Hawaiian government to help protect this animal since they are the only seal native to Hawaii, it is one of two remaining ancient seals, and without it, the Hawaiian ecosystem could be diminished for future generations …show more content…
People think that if Hawaiian monk seals become extinct it won't affect land animals but it will affect the marine ecosystem. “Monk seals serve an important role in the marine ecosystem, as do most species in these complex webs. Like manō and Ulua, monk seals are apex predators and serve to control levels of numerous prey populations to maintain a healthy functioning ecosystem”(Kehaulani 5). This is important because without the Hawaiian monk seal it would affect the ecosystem in bad ways. “Monk seals have been part of Hawaii's fragile marine ecosystem for millions of years, they, like all animals of the sea, are children of Kanaloa. We have a kuleana to keep this system healthy and in balance. Their loss added to the past and ongoing disappearances of so many species will leave a Hawaiian ecosystem that is broken and diminished for future generations. We cannot allow this to happen”(Kehaunani Watson biopic for eNews 3). This a result if we don't help the Hawaiian monk seal survive. This proves that we must persevere the Hawaiian monk seal so that the Hawaiian ecosystem stays healthy and