Threatened Hawaiian green turtles now frequent heavily visited beaches, making it hard for them to find space to rest without close encounters with humans. If you encounter them, maintain at least a 3 meter viewing distance to avoid disrupting them.

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Threatened Hawaiian green turtles now frequent heavily visited beaches, making it hard for them to find space to rest without close encounters with humans. If you encounter them, maintain at least a 3 meter viewing distance to avoid disrupting them.

© NOAA Fisheries / Marylou Staman

Threatened Hawaiian green turtles now frequent heavily visited beaches, making it hard for them to find space to rest without close encounters with humans. If you encounter them, maintain at least a 3 meter viewing distance to avoid disrupting them. photo copyright NOAA Fisheries / Marylou Staman taken at

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