These are protected species.  Please keep your distance. Intentional disturbance of these protected animals is a violation of Federal and State laws. Please do not touch or cause an interaction with these animals. Keep all pets on leash near marine animals to prevent contact and disease transmission between animals.

It is NOT normal for dolphins to be on the beach or to be swimming very close to shore.  If you have seen a dolphin on the beach or swimming very close to shore, please call our hotline immediately:

It is NOT normal for whales to be on the beach or to be swimming very close to shore.  If you have seen a whale on the beach or swimming very close to shore, please call our hotline immediately:

Please stay at least 10 feet from turtles and keep pets on leash. It is NOT UNUSUAL for turtles to rest, sleep and breathe very slowly on the beach. This is a protected species.  Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws.  Please do not touch or cause an interaction with a turtle. Do not pour water on nor attempt to move a turtle.

Please stay at least 10 feet from turtles.  If a turtle approaches you, please move away. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a turtle.

Please stay at least 50 feet from seals and keep pets on leash to prevent contact and spread of disease between animals. It is normal for seals to rest, sleep and breathe very slowly on shore. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a seal.

Please stay at least 50 feet from seals. If a seal approaches you, move away. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a seal.

Because of this animal's condition, please call our hotline immediately:

Because of this animal's condition, please call our hotline immediately:

Turtles on Oahu:  808-725-5730 (after hours 808-286-4377)

Turtles on Molokai:  808-553-5190

Turtles on Maui (South Maui (Kihei, Wailea):  808-286-2549

Turtles on Maui (All other areas): 808-286-2899

Turtles on Kauai:  808-274-3344

Turtles on Hawaii Island (Hilo):  808-286-4359

Turtles on Hawaii Island (N. Kona):  808-987-6903

Turtles on Hawaii Island (S. Kona):  808-640-1164

Please follow the guidance below when taking pictures of these protected marine species.  Keep your distance and keep pets on leash.