Since 1989, research assistants have aided project biologists with monitoring and protecting nesting hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). Within the Hawaiian archipelago, approximately 90% of all documented hawksbill nesting activity has occurred along the southern coastline of Hawaiʻi Island. A total of 171 nesting hawksbills have been tagged since 1991. Only 10 to 15 nesting hawksbills and 40 to 60 nests are documented each nesting season. Unfortunately, Hawaiian hawksbills are considered one of the rarest population of sea turtles in the world. For the 2020 season, the monitoring team will consist of eight research assistants at a time from May to December (possibly later). Research assistants must commit to the entire term period requested on the application. Preference