The Intersection of Urban Planning and Conservation: The Case of the Hawaiian Monk SealThe Intersection of Urban Planning and Conservation: The Case of the Hawaiian Monk Seal
1. Introduction The Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi), one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, serves as a critical indicator of the health of the Hawaiian archipelago’s ecosystem. While historically driven to the brink of extinction by commercial hunting, the species has