This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Experts helping to remove fishing hooks from injured seal. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal with eel stuck up its nose. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal with eel stuck up its nose. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal with plastic pot stuck on its face. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal being rescued in Hawaii. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal pups evading Galapagos sharks. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal caught in netting. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal being given a vaccine using a pole syringe. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Injured seal after it was attacked by another animal. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Malnourished seal, which was rescued by NOAA fisheries. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Sign prohibiting contact with seals. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Deworming medication being given to seal. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Mothers being reunited with their pups by the NOAA fisheries. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

This stunning image captures the bizarre natural phenomenon of an eel stuck up the nose of a seal. The astonishing image was captured by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research program at the NOAA Fisheries. The snap shows a juvenile monk seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Amazingly, this is not the first time the odd occurrence has happened with researchers reporting monk seals with eels in their noses on multiple occasions since 2016. In each instance, researchers were able to capture the seals and gently remove the eels. This is the first time the phenomenon has been caught on camera, however, experts are unsure as to how and why it has been happening. A spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said: ?They are looking for prey that likes to hide, like eels. This may be a case of an eel that was cornered trying to defend itself or escape. Alternatively, the seal could have swallowed the eel and regurgitated it so that the eel came out the wrong way. Hawaiian monk seals forage by shoving their mouth and nose into the crevasses of coral reefs, under rocks, or into the sand. We might not ever know.? Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species, and the NOAA Fisheries works tirelessly to help rescue injured and sick pups. This set also includes other images of seals, in perilous situations, which the NOAA Fisheries have been able to rescue. 13 Dec 2018 Pictured: Seal being saved after getting trapped behind aging sea wall. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Dolan / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342