Eels - just a small part of a balanced Hawaiian monk seal diet. Hawaiian monk seals eat a wide variety of prey including fishes (yes even eels), octopus, and crustaceans. They specialize in finding cryptic prey hiding on the sea floor. But it's not always easy getting a balanced diet as a monk seal - some young seals have trouble finding enough food, and many seals encounter threats like fishing gear while foraging. | Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program