turtles again
written by Josiah Sewell , May 09, 2008

Well, as we saw yesterday at Waimea (when we saw three honu!), it is not uncommon to see sea turtles here in the Hawaiian Islands. While their overall population numbers are low (generally do to the various harms that we humans can cause), they do flourish here in our waters. Good spots to look for turtles are sheltered bays (like Kailua and Waimea) or anywhere where there is lots of seaweed and algae growing on exposed rocks. As for females laying their eggs, females are very particular about where they nest, and they tend to prefer more secluded spots. This is a good thing, because turtle eggs and juvenile turtles are very susceptible to predation. If you ever see a turtle resting on the beach - whether it is nesting or not - you should leave the animal alone. Enjoy the beautiful creatures from a respectful distance, and don't disturb their nap!