Sea Turtle Facts

Are sea turtles reptiles? Yes. Learn what makes the Hawaiian honu a true reptile, from air breathing lungs and cold blooded biology to scales and eggs laid on land.

Can sea turtles live out of water? Honu breathe air but cannot live on land. Learn how long a sea turtle can safely stay ashore, why they bask, and what to do if you see one.

How many eggs do sea turtles lay? A Hawaiian honu lays about 100 eggs per nest and may nest several times a season. Here is the full story behind a sea turtle nest.

Do sea turtles bite? Yes, but they almost never bite people. Learn how a honu's beak works, when a bite could happen, and how to snorkel safely with sea turtles in Hawaii.

Sea turtle vs tortoise: what is the real difference? Learn how to tell these shelled cousins apart by their habitat, flippers, shell shape, and diet, with the honu explained.

Do sea turtles get cold? Hawaiian honu are cold blooded reptiles that warm up by basking, soaking sun, and living in Hawaii's warm water all year. Here is how.