Sea Turtle Facts

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.

Can sea turtles hear? Hawaiian honu have no visible ears, but they pick up low sounds with a hidden inner ear. Here is how sea turtle hearing works and why it matters.