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Honu Watch on Maui
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
Who knew that taking a nap on the beach could be detrimental to a turtle’s health? But that’s what’s happening.
“Basking,” a rare behavior in which green sea turtles crawl ashore for reasons other than nesting, is leaving them more vulnerable to well-intended, but disruptive human behavior.
That’s where you come in. Please show the turtles some aloha by spreading the word shared by our naturalists or Honu Guardians (Kia’i): Turtles on the beach should be left undisturbed. When in doubt if a turtle is injured or dead, please contact MOCMarineInstitute. Take a photo and be prepared to text or email it to authorities of the Stranding Network, but be sure to stay a respectful distance from the turtle – at least 15 feet (5m). Keep dogs away and on a leash!
You can join our team to help us educate and monitor basking green turtles on Maui if you are on island for more than two weeks.
The HWF Turtle Team is on the beach on Maui every day to make sure that basking turtles are not disturbed. Turtles are especially vulnerable while basking on shore.
Requirements: Minimum of two weeks on Maui as the job requires training •Commitment to conservation with aloha • Outstanding people skills
Location: North shore of Maui
Occurs: Morning, afternoon, and early evening every day of the year
Gear: Layered clothing for changing weather (bathing suit under clothes); water, snacks, sunscreen; towel, and beach chair optional.
Training provided, must sign up.
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
About the organizer
Maui & Big Island
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund has roots on both Maui and the Big Island (Hawaiʻi Island), although its work now extends statewide and into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National Monument.
Since 1996, HWF has supported outreach education on marine life conservation through naturalist training programs, student projects and internships. HWF’s projects are community-based and powered by volunteerism, and we want to deeply thank all of our supporters who have helped us be so efficient and successful for nearly 20 years.
“Ho‘okuleana” means “to take responsibility,” as in helping protect our Hawaiian resources, which is everyone’s responsibility. There are multiple ways of getting involved, so please join us!
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Visitors, Bilingual Speakers, Meeting People, Internship Opportunity, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Beach & Ocean, Help Animals, Help People, Help Plants & Nature, Educational Activity
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Education & Training, Non Profit Support
Requirements
Min age 1+ with chaperone
RSVP Required, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Speak English
Honu Watch on Maui
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
Who knew that taking a nap on the beach could be detrimental to a turtle’s health? But that’s what’s happening.
“Basking,” a rare behavior in which green sea turtles crawl ashore for reasons other than nesting, is leaving them more vulnerable to well-intended, but disruptive human behavior.
That’s where you come in. Please show the turtles some aloha by spreading the word shared by our naturalists or Honu Guardians (Kia’i): Turtles on the beach should be left undisturbed. When in doubt if a turtle is injured or dead, please contact MOCMarineInstitute. Take a photo and be prepared to text or email it to authorities of the Stranding Network, but be sure to stay a respectful distance from the turtle – at least 15 feet (5m). Keep dogs away and on a leash!
You can join our team to help us educate and monitor basking green turtles on Maui if you are on island for more than two weeks.
The HWF Turtle Team is on the beach on Maui every day to make sure that basking turtles are not disturbed. Turtles are especially vulnerable while basking on shore.
Requirements: Minimum of two weeks on Maui as the job requires training •Commitment to conservation with aloha • Outstanding people skills
Location: North shore of Maui
Occurs: Morning, afternoon, and early evening every day of the year
Gear: Layered clothing for changing weather (bathing suit under clothes); water, snacks, sunscreen; towel, and beach chair optional.
Training provided, must sign up.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Visitors, Bilingual Speakers, Meeting People, Internship Opportunity, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Beach & Ocean, Help Animals, Help People, Help Plants & Nature, Educational Activity
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Education & Training, Non Profit Support
Requirements
Min age 1+ with chaperone
RSVP Required, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Speak English
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
About the organizer
Maui & Big Island
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund has roots on both Maui and the Big Island (Hawaiʻi Island), although its work now extends statewide and into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National Monument.
Since 1996, HWF has supported outreach education on marine life conservation through naturalist training programs, student projects and internships. HWF’s projects are community-based and powered by volunteerism, and we want to deeply thank all of our supporters who have helped us be so efficient and successful for nearly 20 years.
“Ho‘okuleana” means “to take responsibility,” as in helping protect our Hawaiian resources, which is everyone’s responsibility. There are multiple ways of getting involved, so please join us!
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