Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Photo: naturalistdpf · CC BY-NC

Green turtles are a near-constant presence inside Molokini Crater, grazing on the abundant limu (algae) that grows on the sheltered basalt ledges and frequently resting on sandy patches between foraging bouts. The Hawaiian population has grown significantly since protections were introduced, and Molokini's calm interior makes it one of the most reliable encounter spots in the Pacific.