The Hawaiian population of green sea turtles is considered a threatened population under the Endangered Species Act. Hawaiian green sea turtles are one of eleven distinct populations of green sea turtles. Most of the Hawaiian population of green sea turtles will forage in the main Hawaiian Islands and then move into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to nest. The plates on the shell help to identify species while the patterning along the sides of the head can be used to identify individuals. Their carapace has five scutes running down the middle and four scutes on each side. They can grow up to 3-4 feet long and weigh between 300-350lbs. The green sea turtle can grow to be one of the largest species of hard-shelled sea turtles.
Here is everything you need to know about the Hawaiian green sea turtle before getting in the water! Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Biology However, I have also seen so many divers take advantage of these curious and charismatic creatures. Although you might see these guys on almost every dive, you can’t help but still be excited to see them. Though currently closed due to COVID-19 regulations, the MEEC is typically open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, with daily science programs, as well as programming specifically for school groups tailored to the marine sciences.Green sea turtles are probably the most common species of megafauna (larger animals) that I see on dives.
The MEEC now serves as a public education facility with a focus on coastal and marine environments, and all the inhabitants that live there. Through nest monitoring and public engagement, the BCSTCP furthers conservation efforts of these imperiled species.Īn associated part of this effort is the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC), which the NSU-HCAS manages on behalf of the Broward County Parks Department. All three species are considered to be endangered or threatened globally by the IUCN Red List and are protected by the US Endangered Species Act, as well as by Florida Statutes. Locally, Broward County beaches serve as a consistent nesting habitat for three sea turtle species: the loggerhead sea turtle ( Caretta caretta), green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas), and leatherback sea turtle ( Dermochelys coriacea).
In particular, Southeast Florida-from the Space Coast to the Gold Coast-is the largest nesting area in the world for loggerhead sea turtles, hosting 90% of nesting for the North Atlantic loggerhead population and 40% of loggerhead turtle nesting globally. Our mission is to effectively contribute to sea turtle conservation through effective beach monitoring, providing superior and relevant data to local, state, and federal conservation agencies, and active engagement with our community through outreach and education.Īccounting for 70% of the nation's sea turtle nesting, Florida beaches are the most important areas for nesting in the United States. Working with multiple community volunteer organizations, the BCSTCP monitors all sea turtle nesting activities along over 24 miles of Broward County beaches. NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences manages the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) in partnership with Broward County. Welcome to the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program
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