Carribbean Monk Seal By blackgiooo 1903 Caribbean Monk Seal discovered 1909 President Theodore Roosevelt puts law in action to protect the habitat of the Monk Seal 1997 Massive mortality caused by toxic algae 2001 CBD- Habitat Foundation creates a "seal coast" reserve 2006 Avg. Number of pups born in Seal coast increases by 12 2007 Non-invasive tagging system is implemented 2009 Female give birth on first open-air beach in decades 2011 Population grows to over 220 2014 Mediterranean monk seal club creates LIFE program 2015 Moved from critically endangered to endangered 2040 Population Doubled due to conservation efforts