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The Pros And Cons Of Hawaiian Monk Seals

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As human beings we visit the Waikiki Aquarium and only see the place as a paradise home for the Hawaiian Monk Seals. We do not put ourselves into the perspective of the marine animal and see the aquarium through their eyes. My story, “Bumping Into Glass Walls” promotes the idea that we may think the Hawaiian Monk Seals enjoy the aquarium but that could be a false statement. We can come to a conclusion that the Hawaiian Monk Seals do not want to be at the aquarium but end up there because of threats in the Pacific Ocean. In the main paragraph, you notice that there is tension concerning the marine debris due to human beings: As you use force to try and plunge yourself deep down into the water, you notice a forceful pull that jerks you back. You can’t seem to figure out what it is. You try again, you fail. You take a glimpse towards your rear end, you notice your hind flipper entangled in some kind of open-meshed material…You notice …show more content…

The decrease of the population is due to a number of threats. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that: The monk seal population is currently declining at about 4% annually and is estimated at around 1,200 individuals. Hunted to the brink of extinction in the late 19th century, Hawaiian monk seals have been declining since modern surveying began. Biologists predict this number will dip below 1,000 in the next few years, placing this species among the world's most endangered (Hawaiian Monk Seal Monachus schauinslandi 15). We cannot go back to the 19th century and save the monk seals from getting killed at that time. We can only move forward from today and do as much as we can to make the Pacific Ocean a safe place for these species. It comes from simple things such as picking up small pieces of litter and making sure litter goes in the trash

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