Sea turtles infrequently come ashore on Marine Corps Base Hawaii beaches and shorelines.
- Hale Koa Beach
- Pyramid Rock Beach
- North Beach
- Ft Hase Shoreline
- Puuloa
- Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB)
The Threatened and Endangered (T&E) sea turtle is the most common around the waters surrounding MCB Hawaii; however other T&E turtles, i.e. Olive Ridley and Loggerhead turtles infrequently pay us a visit. In accordance with Federal and State law, MCB Hawaii has a duty and responsibility to protect them.
In the event a turtle appears on any of the aforementioned beaches or shorelines, do NOT approach them, but notify any of the following MCB Hawaii personnel:
Natural Resources Manager
(808) 257-7000
BioScience Technician
(808) 216-7135
Conservation Enforcement Officer
(808) 216-5178
Animal Control Officers
(808) 257-1821
Military Police (if you can’t reach any other POC)
(808) 257-2123
NOAA
The Threatened and Endangered Species Act and its amendments impose severe penalties (fines and jail sentences) if a person intentionally harasses or harms a T&E turtle.
If a turtle comes ashore, all persons and pets must remain at least 50 feet away from them.
Do not attempt to feed or give them water.