Cpl. Jose Angeles/US Department of Defense
Environmental scientists anticipate the return of Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, nesting sites at Bellows Field Beach Park this summer after documenting seven sites in 2020, the Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
To protect the endangered species, this popular overnight camping spot in Waimanalo will be closed from April 19 to at least September 2 the closure could be extended if further nesting sites are observed.
Weekend day-use and military training exercises will still be allowed outside of restricted areas, the department said. Once a nesting site is confirmed, the area around the nest will be closed off and signs will be posted.