While black volcanic sand might be enough reason to visit this beach, one of the spot's biggest draws is its unique wildlife. Visitors can expect to see Hawaiian green sea turtles crawling along ...

A haven for endangered sea turtles, and home to a renowned bake shop, the black sands of this scenic beach are a must-see destination on Hawaii's Big Island.

In 1975, the state government banned the commercial harvest of sea turtles in Hawaii, and in 1978, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA listed the Hawaiian green sea turtle as threatened ...

Signs of sea turtle nesting are unusually large “pits” in the sand or baby turtles found along the beach. Report nesting activities to NOAA and stay at least 10 feet from turtles and their nests.

It’s one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii.On the southeast coast of the island of Hawaii, aka the Big Island, the Punaluu beach is a popular stop for visitors who want to see ...

Hawaii's beautiful beaches come in every size, shape, and color: wide, calm expanses that are perfect for families with young children; tiny, secluded coves where honeymooning couples can get away ...

I traversed the island of Oahu for two days, putting more than 200 miles on my rental car in search of must-see beaches and was treated to sea turtle close-ups, sweet surfing and snorkeling sites ...

Punaluu Black Sand Beach, one of about 20 black sand beaches in the world, is located along the southeastern coast of Hawaii Island in the Kau district. On any given day, tourists swarm the beach ...

15 Stunning Black-sand Beaches Around the World. From volcanic sands on Hawaii's Big Island to a glacial lagoon in Iceland, here's where to experience the extraordinary.

A Disney star with over seven million Instagram followers sparked outrage after she was spotted “gently” touching a resting sea turtle during her tropical Hawaiian getaway. Actress China Anne ...

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla — This busy beach weekend, it is important to remember we are sharing the sand with nesting sea turtles. Kevin Brown, field supervisor for Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, says ...