Sea snakes are valuable members of the ocean ecosystem ... It lives in the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is one of the heavier sea snake species, reaching lengths ...

The live three-foot yellow-bellied sea snake that washed ashore ... to inform the public to be wary of any snake-like reptile in or near the ocean,” said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawai ...

While these sea snakes are rarely seen onshore in Hawaii, the DOA’s Plant Quarantine Branch strongly advises beach and ocean goers not to touch the venomous sea snakes, which are often mistaken ...

The state advises beach and ocean goers not to touch the snakes, which are often mistaken for eels. They can be distinguished by bright yellow markings on their undersides. “This type of sea ...

The state has issued an advisory to beach goers and ocean users about a sea snake sighting on the Big Island. Courtesy photo The sighting of a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake at Honoli ...