French Frigate Shoals--28th Anniversary Student Art

"I look at these animals, I handle them. I swim with them. And it's a constant reminder of just how precious they are." --George H. Balazs Quote courtesy of Osha Gray Davidson, Author Chantelle M. 72K JPEG

"The creatures have the ability to learn, and they can and do adapt for survival purposes, sometimes quite quickly ...and I'm eager to see what the New Century will bring." --George H. Balazs Michael E. 62K JPEG

"Happy Anniverary to the honu! I'll celebrate it with them all day in Kona. If a bell tolls at 12 noon, I'll take my cap off and recall how many years have gone by." --George H. Balazs Carolina G. A. 77K JPEG

"On June 3, 1973 I first set foot on East Island, setting up a tent and small campsite. I went out to search for turtles at 7:15 pm (sunset was 7:50 pm--as it still is). No turtles up nesting as yet... Turtles were encountered and tagged that night on subsequent walkarounds, but not many of course compared to now." --George H. Balazs Stevyn M. 60K JPEG

"There are lots of people like yourself who love turtles, and are eager to talk about them and happy to see them swim free into the sea." --George H. Balazs Richard P. 64K JPEG