What should I do if I see a turtle on the beach?
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Stay at least 10 feet away — federal law protects honu (green sea turtles) under the Endangered Species Act. Don't touch, feed, flash photos, or block their path back to the water. Beached turtles are resting, not stranded. Call NOAA at 1-888-256-9840 only if obviously injured.
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