Look, Hawaiian green sea turtles are federally protected. Which means touching them is illegal. Not “oops, don’t do that” illegal. Like actual criminal charges illegal. The fines? $1,000 to $100,000 ...

Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is currently installing fishing line recycling bins at popular fishing locations around Maui. The Fishing Line Recycling Program seeks to reduce the number of sea ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s peak sea turtle nesting season! From August through November, adult female sea turtles will be seeking sanctuary in Hawaii’s sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Endangered sea ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green sea turtles rest on a Maui beach with volcanic rocks in the background. (BirdImages/Getty Images) Hawaii's formerly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maddux Alexander Springer was free diving in Hawaii when he noticed green sea turtles with huge tumors. He spent 2.5 years ...

Hawaii never passed a law naming the Honu (the green sea turtle) as its official state animal, yet few creatures are more closely associated with the islands. Visitors quickly notice how often turtle ...

The green sea turtle holds a special place in Hawaiian history and culture – they’re often associated as a symbol of wisdom, good fortune, or spiritual guardians. And quite often, while surfing or ...

State officials say a former Disney actress has apologized after posting footage of herself touching a threatened green sea turtle during a trip to Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural ...

A Disney star has apologized to the people of Hawaii after a video showing her touching an endangered sea turtle on a Maui beach led to an uproar on social media. China McClain, an actor and singer ...