Hawaiian monk seals are some of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. Their population sits at about 1,400 individuals, which is honestly not a lot. For decades, entanglement in marine debris—mostly old fishing gear and plastic trash swept in by North Pacific currents—has remained one of the most stubborn and preventable threats to their …
Artificial beachfront lighting disorients nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, drawing them away from the sea; compliant, shielded fixtures protect them.











