Friday, March 19, 2010

Translation Challenges


I wasn't sure what that hump was out in the water this morning, so I sat on shore with my camera out. Soon one of the few remaining, critically endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals (identifier RH-44) swam right up to me. She seemed to be asking if I would come in and play with her, but my seal linguistic skills are worse than my dolphinese - nonexistent. She gave up trying to communicate with me and swam away. I wonder if Maui Community College offers a Seal Language Course?

3 comments:

  1. Awesome sight...especially on Maui. The only one I've seen on Maui was along the rocky shoreline at Makenna landing.

    Water looks green in this photo..so, over fairly shallow sand?

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  2. We saw the seal with Don but were to slow to get our own shot! Sadly we are back in DC. Enjoy your blog. Ben, Ned and Ray

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