Politics | President Obama Obama 'Pardons' Sea Turtles President, daughters, friends release four of them in Hawaii By Evann Gastaldo Posted Dec 28, 2011 8:10 AM CST Copied President Barack Obama holding hands with his daughters Malia, left, and Sasha, right, leave Sea Life Park, a marine wildlife park, with family friends, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Waimanalo, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) See 1 more photo Apparently it’s not just turkeys that are eligible for a presidential pardon—sea turtles are, too. President Obama "pardoned" four of them yesterday during a visit to Hawaii’s Sea Life Park, releasing the 18-month-old turtles into Hanauma Bay. The president was accompanied by his daughters and a group of friends, USA Today reports. According to the pool report, the turtles bear "distinctive markings" as well as microchips so they can be easily scanned and identified if they surface on the beach. During the photo op, Obama didn't acknowledge a question about Yemen’s president, saying only, "OK, guys, good to see you. Hope you're having fun." Click to see how much this vacation cost. Read These Next A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. See the best BBQ cities in the US. The death toll in the Texas floods has risen to 27, including 9 kids. Iraq's national game of deception brings out the best bluffers. See 1 more photo Report an error