Green sea turtles “Honu” are older than Hawaii and can travel in the ocean at speeds as fast as 35 miles an hour. They also swim in shallow water where snorkel enthusiasts can see them from a safe distance of 10 to 15 feet away. To the early Hawaiians the Honu were an important source for food, tools and ornamentation when their numbers were strong. After the arrival of western culture their numbers plummeted and in 1978, Honu were placed on the list of endangered species. Green sea turtles can live up to 80 years of age. Green Turtles Nest on Kauai . There are between 6-8 nesting females that lay their eggs on the north and south shores of Kauai. The females are on a two year nesting cycle and usually lay over a hundred eggs every two weeks from the end of May to September.

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