Surfrider’s Hagfish derelict fishing gear study Young of the Hawaiian monk seals get funnel-like trap parts caught on their snouts, causing abrasion and infection (Photo courtesy of NOAA, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Honolulu). More importantly they are unable to feed, causing starvation, weakening and predation by sharks. The monk seals are a highly endangered … Continue reading Hagfish Trap Study