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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Wildlife officials are reminding the public to keep their distance from a Hawaiian monk seal and her pup as they remain along Oahu\u2019s south shore.<\/p>\n

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Fencing and signage have lined the area of Kaimana Beach since early May, when Kaiwi gave birth to her seventh pup \u2014 her fourth on that stretch of beach.<\/p>\n

Officials said so far, the two have kept to the area, but that could soon change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pup\u2019s nursing a lot; mom\u2019s staying very close to the pup,\u201d Hawaii Marine Animal Response president and founder Jon Gelman said. \u201cNow that we\u2019re entering week three, this is the time when we expect the mother and the pup to get more active, so they\u2019re going to start moving around more.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey\u2019re going to leave Kaimana Beach. They\u2019re going to swim towards Queen\u2019s Beach. They\u2019re going to swim towards Outrigger Canoe Club, maybe Elk\u2019s Club,\u201d Gelman added.<\/p>\n

Officials say this stage of life is crucial for both mom and pup, making more important than usual for beachgoers to keep their distance.<\/p>\n

Guidelines include staying at least 150 feet away, keeping dogs leashed and away from seals, and avoiding swimming in their vicinity.<\/p>\n

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Officials recommend following all posted signs and staying behind roped off barriers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mother can be very defensive and mother seals have attacked swimmers before, if they feel they need to defend the pup,\u201d Gelman said. \u201cSo our advice is: swim at another beach. Choose another beach to do ocean recreation.<\/p>\n

\u201cGive these animals space, give them respect,\u201d Gelman said.<\/p>\n

The Hawaii Marine Animal Response team is working with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure no harm comes to the seals, or humans. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe have people stationed at the beach all the time during daylight hours, so we\u2019re watching where the mother and the pup go and we\u2019re following them,\u201d said Gelman. <\/p>\n

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Officials expect the two to remain together for five to seven weeks.<\/p>\n

To report a monk seal sighting, call the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline at (888) 256-9840.<\/p>\n

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