The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), considered the most abundant sea turtle in Hawaiian waters, is listed as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. These turtles can be seen off the waters of Ko Olina and in the nearshore lagoons.

Threats to sea turtles occur from land-based and sea-based activities, such as loss of nesting habitat due to development, nest predation, boat collisions, entanglement in fishing gear, and ingestion of marine pollution. The U.S. Recovery Plan for Pacific populations of green turtles delineates reasonable actions that are considered necessary to recover and protect the species.

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