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ECO - Environmental Coordinator's Office

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1. I saw a stranded turtle. What do I do?

You can call any of the following numbers on Maui (Kihei has a specific number); 808) 893-3172, (808) 893-3050 (pager) Kihei: (808) 872-5190. Please record the following information prior to reporting an incident:

• Date, time and exact location


• Is the turtle dead or alive? Are there any visible signs of danger around the turtle, e.g., fish hook, a net?


• Estimated size of the animal (could one person lift it?)


• Photographs (if possible)


• Your contact information

When observing sea turtles in the wild please give them plenty of room. Feeding, touching or attempting to ride them is inappropriate and shows a lack of respect and aloha. Illegal actions can result in citations and fines.

To report suspected law enforcement violations toward sea turtles such as harassment, poaching or a turtle caught in a net, please call NOAA Enforcement at 1-800-853-1964 or the DOCARE office at 808-643-DLNR (3567).

2. There is a seal on the beach. Is this normal? Is it ok?

Monk seals come ashore (“haul-out”) to rest. This is normal and they should not be disturbed. Please report monk seal sightings to NOAA Fisheries contact person (Maui- (808) 292-2372). Encourage others to keep their distance (50 yards/150 feet), stay quiet, and keep their dogs leashed and away from the seal (to avoid disease transmission and injury). Make sure to always pass outside barricades, not between the seal and shoreline, and stay low to the ground avoiding the head.

3. What can I do to reduce my carbon footprint?

Your carbon footprint is based on how many green house gasses you personally cause to be released into the environment. The Nature Conservancy has a great tool to help you find ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Nature Conservancy Carbon Calculator

4. What is a green economy?

“A green economy is a sustainable economy and society with zero carbon emissions where all energy is derived from renewable resources. A green economy rigorously applies the triple bottom line of people, planet and profits across all corporations at the microeconomic level and throughout the entire economy at the macroeconomic level.”

Definition taken from Green Economy Group
Green Economy Group