Fishing with Barbless Circle Hooks helps protect the honu.

Accidental turtle catch---safety first (reel in turtle with care; hold by shell/flippers; cut line close to hook; release with no line attached).  *Can remove hook if possible.

More information: http://www.fpir.noaa.gov/PRD/prd_index.html

Call 808-725-5730 for injured or dead turtles