"It is impossible not become fond of sea turtles after leafing through this book." --Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12 November 2001

Enter the world of the honu, Hawai'i's beloved green sea turtle. Revered by Hawaiians since ancient times, and playing an important role in their culture, these turtles were reduced to dangerously low numbers by commercial fishing before gaining protection as a threatened species under federal law.

Born and raised in Hawai'i, author Patrick Ching has long admired these turtles that "fly through the sea." As a ranger for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ching studied the honu closely, living within the turtles' nesting grounds on the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This book, written for readers of all ages, includes fascinating information on the natural history of the sea turtle species that occur in Hawaiian waters. It is generously illustrated with excellent photographs and Ching's own illustrations. The author's primary focus is on life history, breeding biology, and conservation of the honu, Hawai'i's most prominent sea turtle.

Patrick Ching has devoted much of his life to educating people about Hawai'i's unique and endangered flora and fauna. He is best known for his beautiful artwork depicting Hawaiian wildlife and is the author of several books on natural history, including The Hawaiian Monk Seal (UH Press, 1994).

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