Federal, state and county agencies renewed warnings Friday for the public to stay clear of a mother seal at Kaimana Beach.

The endangered Hawaiian monk seal, known as Rocky, gave birth to a pup late last month and could become more aggressive as she continues to nurse her offspring, according to marine resource experts.

“Hawaiian monk seals are for the most part docile, but as with any other wild animals, females protecting their young can be highly aggressive,” said David Schofield, Regional Marine Mammal Response program coordinator for the National Marine Fisheries Service, in a news release.

A woman on Kauai required reconstructive surgery to her face and forearm after she was badly injured by a protective mother seal in 2009. The woman went into the water despite warnings.

Although officials say there have not been any reports of people going beyond the established safe corridor, they want to continue encouraging people to keep a safe distance and abide by signs and ropes that will keep them and the seals safe. There are also white floats in the water to warn swimmers.

Jon Gelman, president of Hawaii Marine Animal Response, a group responsible for establishing safety perimeters for seals beached in populated areas in the main Hawaiian Islands, said people who are listening to music tend to accidentally walk by the signs, but once volunteers get their attention, they avoid the area.

There has also been some drone activity in the area, which is prohibited under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

This is the second mother seal and pup to show up on an Oahu beach in the last month and a half, according to officials. In late May a seal and pup beached on one of the Mokuluas off Lanikai.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources joined with NOAA to produce a monk seal safety video that is required viewing for people renting kayaks from Kailua area shops. Shop owners say the video has been helpful and informative.

DLNR is now producing a free, location-generic monk seal information video that will be available to lodging properties, tour companies and any others who work directly with visitors.

“Kamaaina and visitors are fortunate to have this opportunity to view a Hawaiian monk seal mom and pup,” said Kristen Kelly, program assistant with the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Marine Wildlife Program. “But these are wild and potentially dangerous animals, especially protective moms like Rocky. Please put the safety of yourself and your family first. If you want to swim, we encourage you to take this opportunity to explore many of Oahu’s other beautiful beaches.”

Experts predict that Rocky and her pup will be at Kaimana Beach for the next eight weeks or so until the pup weans. They say that this also gives the pup time to acclimate once its mother leaves.