We had tried to see the Honu, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, yesterday around Kapalua, to no avail!  soooooo today we headed south to Makena and Turtle town!  we weren’t snorkeling but we were really lucky to sorry a turtle right away,  swimming close to shore.  

Then we noticed a blue enclosure nearby with several people with official looking vests,  bending over it intently working.   I thought it might be a nest but one of the workers said it was an adult 🐢 that had been found with a hook in its mouth!  Some one snorkeling had seen it and when it came shore,  another had reported it to the authorities.  They came to quickly remove the hook and mark the turtle for release again.  We happened along at exactly the right moment to see the release.   2 other Turtles lay basking on the warm rocks nearby,  oblivious to the commotion!  it was perfect timing to witness 4 Turtles in just a couple minutes.

Aloha Hannah, the Honu!  off to sea!