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Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles Hooked and Entangled
Protecting Hawksbill Turtles in Kawaihae Harbor
How can we protect endangered Hawksbill turtles in Kawaihae Harbor? To answer this question, we have started a process and will update it as it progresses. We contacted a staff member from the Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resources (DAR). She mentioned NOAA, ESA, and the Endangered Species Act in her email.… Read more “Protecting Hawksbill Turtles in Kawaihae Harbor”
Hawksbill Sea Turtles: The Need for Conservation Actions
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 “Hawksbill Sea Turtles: The Need for Conservation Actions”