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 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...
by Scuba Steve | Jan 22, 2026 | Turtle Talk
How Photo ID Is Changing the Way We Track FP in Sea Turtles Sea turtle researchers are finding a better way to track fibropapillomatosis (FP) without touching or tagging turtles. Instead of using physical tags, many programs now rely on photo identification. By...
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 | Dec 19, 2025 | Turtle Talk
Are Oahu Green Sea Turtles are Off endangered Species list? Visitors to Oahu often see green sea turtles resting on beaches or swimming near shore. This has led many people to ask if the honu is still endangered or if protections are no longer needed. Turtles and You,...
