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A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources. - A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources.

Protecting turtles at MCBH

If you’re fortunate enough to spend some time in the ocean surrounding Marine Corps Base Hawaii, there’s a good chance you’ll spot a Hawaiian green sea turtle or two out for a swim. Once captured for their eggs, shells, and meat, the sea turtle population began to decrease many years ago. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, this sea turtle became a protected animal and many of the practices that led to their population decline stopped. Today, Hawaiian green sea turtles are both a threatened and protected species and because of this, scientists with Marine Corps Base Hawaii are spending significant time and resources to facilitate their nesting in order to increase their odds of survival...

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In The News

U.S., Japan Pledge to Expand Joint Training Across First Island Chain

1/22/2026 - https://news.usni.org/2026/01/16/u-s-japan-pledge-to-expand-joint-training-across-first-island-chain

Camp LeJeune Marines ski, shoot and learn during monthlong mission in South Korea

1/20/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-01-14/camp-lejeune-marines-okinawa-korea-20401552.html

As Indo-Pacific risks grow, Marines on Okinawa reshape command for faster response

1/14/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-01-13/iii-mef-marine-corps-okinawa-expeditionary-20390710.html

U.S. Deploys 50 Marines for Joint Training with Panamanian Forces

1/12/2026 - https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2026/01/12/u-s-deploys-50-marines-for-joint-training-with-panamanian-forces/

U.S. Marines Awarded Lifesaving Award on Camp Lejeune

1/07/2026 - https://www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina/about-us/news-and-events/news/u-s--marines-awarded-life-saving-award-on-camp-lejeune.html

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