Charles Littnan: Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

National Marine Fisheries Service Dept: Some fishermen blame the endangered species for stealing their catch. There are unfounded rumours that they devour and deplete fish stocks. And at least four of them have been killed by humans in Hawaii since late last year, according to The Star. It s following seals to have them tell their own story, Charles Littnan, lead scientist for the National Marine Fisheries Service s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program. They expect to see the seals dive for eels and fish on the ocean floor and hONOLULU Hawaiian monk seals need an image makeover. To help correct the misconceptions, government scientists plan to glue submersible cameras onto the seals backs, using the footage to prove to fishermen the animals are not harming their way of life. It may even end up on reality TV. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.