Turtles in Big Island, Hawaii

 The only turtle I saw on the beaches of Big Island Hawaii, basking in the sun, on the sand, The rest were in the waters. It was great to see this one! He/she was at least 2 feet in length and maybe 2.5 feet wide. Apparently this is only a youngster and they grow to four times this size!

 Above...algae covered turtle...they are called. green back turtles not because they are green but because they are covered with green algae. Below the sea turtle from the same family but not covered with algae.