green sea turtle

Description:

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle, or Pacific green turtle,[3] is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia.[4] Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.[5] The common name comes from the usually green fat found beneath its carapace.

Habitat:

Hawaiian Islands

Notes:

A few swam out to bask in the sun. This one had an old scar on it's right posterior, possibly caused by a shark bite.