‘īlioholoikauaua/Seal

Seals are the ocean’s sunbathers—spending hours lounging on beaches or ice, then slipping back into the water with effortless grace. With streamlined bodies and flippered feet, they’re built for swimming and can dive hundreds of feet deep while holding their breath for up to half an hour. Seals are curious, playful, and social, often seen splashing, rolling, and even “clapping” their flippers together. They communicate with barks, grunts, and sometimes amusing honks, adding their voices to the seaside symphony. From balancing balls to leaping through waves, seals remind us of the joy in play, the calm of rest, and the importance of living both in the moment and in harmony with the sea.