192 Maʻalaea Road, Wailuku, HI, 96793 info@mocmarineinstitute.org Maui Sea Turtle Rescue Hotline: 808-286-2549

SEA TURTLES

Report a Sick or Injured Sea Turtles on Maui


808-286-2549

If you have found a sick, injured, deceased, or otherwise debilitated sea turtle on the island of Maui, call or text our Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at 808-286-2549.

Do not attempt to rescue the injured sea turtle as this could result in further injury to the animal or the rescuer.

If you come across a sea turtle on Maui that is hooked or entangled in fishing line, contact our Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at 808-286-2549. Please remember, do not attempt to remove hooks or line from the turtle, wait for help to arrive.

Learn more about responsible fishing practices and how to avoid interactions with sea turtles and other marine life through NOAA’s Fishing Around Seals and Turtles program.