Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.
How well do you know honu‘ea (Hawaiian hawksbill turtles) and the conservation work supporting this critically endangered species? This Endangered Species Day, take our 10-question quiz to find out!
Working with partners, NOAA researchers use satellite tags to investigate the spatial ecology of sea turtles in nearshore habitats of the Mariana Islands.