by Scuba Steve | Apr 10, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
Do Sea Turtles Make Sounds? The Underwater Voices You Never Knew Existed Sea turtles have a reputation for being quiet, slow-moving creatures drifting through the blue. But scientists have discovered something that changes that picture completely. Sea turtles do make...
by Scuba Steve | Mar 23, 2026 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
Are You Stressing Out the Sea Turtles? What Snorkelers Should Know in 2026 They Look Calm, But Are They? The Hidden Stress of Hawaii’s Honu When you spot a Hawaiian green sea turtle drifting through the reef, it is easy to assume everything is fine. They move...
by Scuba Steve | Feb 11, 2026 | 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 | 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 | 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 27, 2026 | Turtle Talk
Oahu Sea Turtle Emergency Checklist: Injured, Hooked, or Entangled Sea turtles on Oahu can run into trouble fast, especially with fishing line, hooks, and other gear in the water. That’s why NOAA and DLNR keep reminding people to report problems right away and let...
