#turtle hatchling

Work Underway to Protect Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtles on Maui

Organizations are working to repair or replace fencing along the shoreline that is essential to ensure that the endangered turtles do not wander into traffic on the busy North Kīhei Road as they search for a safe place to lay their eggs.

Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Maui Ocean Center

Six, three-month-old Hawaiian green sea turtle hatchlings have arrived from Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi and are now ready for public viewing at Maui Ocean Center.

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.