Known as honu in Hawaiian. Green Sea Turtles are the only commonly sighted turtle in Hawaiian waters. Some populations have been inflicted with fibropapillomatosis (FP) tumors. If you'd like to know more about why REEF is including sea turtles in our surveys, click here: https://www.REEF.org/sea-turtle-sighting-program
Pale body with three to four body bars, bars tend to disappear at night. Dark streak at eye distinguishes it from similar looking doublebar goatfish.
Dark body with a yellowish cast. Clear white dorsal, anal and tail fins.