Federal agencies propose designating critical habitat for green sea turtles

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration proposed designating critical habitat for honu (green sea turtles), according to a news release.

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- The designation of critical habitat is a conservation tool that lets federal agencies, landowners and the public know what areas are important for honu

- It requires federal agencies to consult with USFWS or NOAA to ensure actions they take will not destroy or adversely change the critical habitat

- In the Hawaiian archipelago, the agencies proposed designating 2,223 acres of land as critical habitat

The proposed rule will be available for 90 days for public comment

Honu are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Historically, honu were killed for their meat and eggs, leading to population declines. They are now threatened by habitat loss, climate change and more.

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Federal agencies propose designating critical habitat for green sea turtles

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