7Maui Island, Hawaii

Hawaii is a volcanic archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean and is home to 5 of the 7 species of sea turtles. The most commonly seen are the green sea turtle (locally called honu) and the hawksbill (honu’ea). Less frequently seen are the leatherback, the loggerhead and the olive ridley.

Hawaiian green sea turtles are easily spotted year round while snorkeling or diving along the south and west coast of Maui, especially in front of South Maui Turtletown. You can see them feeding on algae, lying on the ocean floor or coming up to the surface to breathe. You might even spot one on the beach basking in the sun. Best time: April to October

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