WHENEVER A SEA TURTLE AND/OR MONK SEAL COMES ASHORE ALL PERSONS OR PETS MUST REMAIN 50 FEET away from them. Do NOT attempt TO approach, FEED, OR WATER THEM.
If you see a Hawaiian monk seal or sea turtle hauled out on the beach, Call Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) AT (888) 256-9840. Then ALERT THE ENVIRONMENTAL Division at 808-285-6464 or 808-496-7000!
**Callers should be prepared to tell exactly where the animal is located, whether it appears to be dead or alive, any obvious injuries, tag numbers, etc.**
By reporting monk seals and sea turtles, you help us gain valuable information about seal survival, habitat use and reproduction of these endangered animals.
The Endangered Species Act and its amendments impose severe civil fines and criminal penalties if a person intentionally harasses or harms a sea turtle and/or Hawaiian monk seal.
To report someone harassing or trying to harm a Sea Turtle or Monk Seal on MCBH call the Conservation Law Enforcement Officers (CLEO) at 808-496-7135 or Military Police at 808-496-2123
Common Name: Hawaiian Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Hawaiian Name: Honu
Legal Status: Endangered (Federal & State)