A real-world turtle tale borne out of Hamilo Coast’s conservation efforts to protect marine wildlife. On one early November Sunday morning, an olive ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea) that accidentally got entangled in the snares of a fisherman’s net was turned over to Hamilo Coast’s Sustainability Team. Named for the olive color of its heart-shaped carapace, olive ridley sea turtles contribute to the health of coral reefs, which is the first line of defense against storm surges.

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