Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles rely on the sandy islets of the French Frigate Shoals as their breeding grounds.  It is estimated that about 90% of the turtles breed and nest there.  Nesting occurs between April and September.

  The shells, or carapaces, of adult turtles can be up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in length.  Adults can weigh up to 180 k (400 lbs).  

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  Marine debris, like nets and other plastic items, can pose a threat to turtles.  They can be entangled by nets and sometimes the turtles mistakenly eat debris.

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Green Sea Turtle Links
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• US Fish and Wildlife Service Page
  
  
• Another US Fish and Wildlife Service Page
  
  
• Turtles.org Page

Photos by Monte Costa, USFWS, and Robert Shallenberger