by Scuba Steve | Feb 11, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
The Story of Hawaii’s Traditional Honu Harvest: Culture, Balance, and Renewal For generations, Native Hawaiians lived in close connection with the land and sea. One powerful example of this relationship is the traditional harvest of the honu, or green sea turtle. This...
by Scuba Steve | Feb 9, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
A Honu not moving on the Shore: What Oʻahu Residents Should Do in 2026 Short Answer: No you should not touch a living or dead sea turtle. Seeing a sea turtle, known locally as a honu, on the beach can be powerful and emotional. In 2026, a viral moment on Oʻahu showed...
by Scuba Steve | Feb 7, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
Coral Bleaching in 2026: How Reef Loss Is Changing Turtle Feeding Grounds on Oahu When people hear about coral bleaching, they often think about colorful reefs turning white and brittle. What gets missed is how this change reaches far beyond the coral itself. Around...
by Scuba Steve | Jan 31, 2026 | Home Page
Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Safety: Distance Rules & Best Practices Sea turtles are one of the best parts of snorkeling on Oahu. But turtles are still wild animals. When people get too close, turtles can get stressed, waste energy trying to leave, or stop resting and...
by Scuba Steve | Jan 5, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
2026 Ocean Conditions Guide for Turtle Snorkeling on Oahu Green sea turtles do not “turn on” like a switch for one season, they live around Oahu all year. What changes most is the ocean. In 2026, the best turtle snorkeling is usually about picking the...
by Scuba Steve | Oct 20, 2025 | Home Page
Is there lunch an a Turtle Snorkeling Tour on Oahu? Short Answer: Yes, on select tours. Turtles and You has lunch + Waikiki Hotel Transportation. Hungry after snorkeling at Turtle Canyon? Some Waikiki tours add lunch to the package, while others keep it to snacks and...
