#hawaiian turtle

Report: 276 Sea Turtles Stranded on Maui in 2020, Primary Threat is Fisheries Interactions

In 2020, the Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute responded to 276 green sea turtles that were stranded and in need of help on Maui.

Five Green Sea Turtles Released by Maui Ocean Center

Five Hawaiian green sea turtles were released into Maui’s coastal waters recently, where they will continue their life in their natural habitat. These honu (turtles) were hatched at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi and raised at Maui Ocean Center as ambassadors of their species, educating guests about Hawaiʻi’s sea turtles and the challenges they face in the wild.

Maui Ocean Center Welcomes Six Turtle Hatchlings

The sea turtles were hatched between August 7 and 12 at Sea Life Park. At just over two months of age, the pocket-sized hatchlings weigh between 63-77 grams.

Maui Ocean Center to Showcase Coral and Turtle Conservation at IUCN

The Maui Ocean Center will host an official booth at IUCN to feature its work in coral restoration, turtle conservation and education.

2015 Hawksbill and Honu Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins

Wildlife officials are asking the public to be mindful of Hawksbill and green sea turtles as they begin their 2015 nesting season along Maui beaches this month.