State news briefs for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries partners at Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response informed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries on June 16 that mother Kaiwi, or RK96, officially weaned her pup — now identified as ‘Ānela ‘Auinalā, or RV96 — allowing for the transfer to happen. The quieter new beach will help the pup learn normal, wild behaviors young seals need for survival — away from large crowds.
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