Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Research Paper

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Hawaii is surrounded by crystal clear and refreshing water. There are many types of marine life that are swimming around in the beautiful waters of Hawaii, such as green sea turtles, humpback whales, and manta rays.
The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is one of the first turtle species ever discovered in Hawaii. The can be spotted from the beach. Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are the largest hard-shelled turtles in the ocean (Murphy). They are regularly found resting under underwater ledges, basking on beaches, and nibbling on algae in shallow waters. Sea turtles normally live in water that is fairly warm. The average shell length of an adult green sea turtle is 4-5 feet long and weight of 250 pounds, although they can grow as large as 500 pounds.

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