What do you do if a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is in danger?
To answer this question, we have started a process and will update it as it progresses. We contacted a Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resource, DAR staff member. She mentioned NOAA and ESA, the Endangered Species Act in her email.
Update 2024.10.09
Irene K. Kelly
Sea Turtle Recovery Coordinator
NOAA Fisheries – Pacific Islands Region
Irene responded, ” We are aware that hawksbills like to live in harbors statewide.Unfortuately… Read more “What do you do if a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is in danger?”
Urgent Need for A Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation Initiative
Recently, I saw four Hawksbill sea turtles under the existing wharf/pier in the Kawaihae Harbor. All four are residents. The longest resident was initially recorded in June 2019, a year after I started to see and record them there. One of those four has a large, thick hook attached to its left wrist.… Read more “Urgent Need for A Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation Initiative”
The grandest coral head
A young snorkeler approaches the harbor’s grandest coral head. … Read more “The grandest coral head”