Researchers at Loggerhead Marinelife Center found the second earliest loggerhead nest in its monitoring history on April 6.

SPEAKING OF THIS TIME OF YEAR, LOOKS LIKE SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON ... ON AND WE NEED PEOPLE TO BE TURTLE SAFE, BOTH IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH. KNOCK DOWN SAND CASTLES, REMOVE BEACH CHAIRS ...

Hawaii County, which leases the Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park land from the developer for $1 per year, also denied that the park is at risk of closing. “The current lease goes until Nov. 27 ...

These photos shared by oceanfervor and oceansnation were taken by drones flying over the waters of this incredible gathering ...

But he said that gem has been under threat for too long — especially from the cars and trucks still allowed to drive on its sand ... sea turtle hatchling — run over on the beach ...

Other ways to to help sea turtles include knocking down sandcastles, filling in any holes in the sand and removing beach chairs or other items in which a nesting turtle could become trapped.