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Crews Inspect Puna Coastline for Turtles Threatened by Lava

“It would be very difficult to save turtles anywhere along the coastline at this point. The water is so turbid and murky that it would be hard to even spot them up-close from the shoreline. The time has passed.” –Ikaika Marzo

DLNR Responds to Social Media Postings on Turtles Trapped by Lava

Recent social media posts have shown photos and expressions of concern for sea turtles reportedly trapped or affected by the East Rift Zone Eruption.