by Steve F | Jan 16, 2024 | Turtle Talk
Feeding Frenzy: A Deep Dive into Sea Turtles’ Culinary World and the Mysteries of Jellyfish Stings Released: January 15th, 2024 Sea turtles exhibit a diverse range of eating habits depending on their species, with their diet evolving as they progress through...
by Steve F | Jan 3, 2024 | Turtle Talk
Aloha, Shell-mate! Meet a Charming Resident of Oahu’s Sandy Shores The North Shore beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, are renowned for their stunning beauty and diverse marine life, including the iconic Green Sea Turtles that frequent these shores. Banzai Pipeline, a...
by Steve F | Dec 3, 2023 | Turtle Talk
How is Sex of a Sea Turtle Determined? Short Answer: Sea turtles exhibit temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD). In Hawaii, the best time to witness the fascinating spectacle of sea turtles is generally during the months of June through October. This period...
by Steve F | Dec 3, 2023 | Turtle Talk
Did Sea Turtles live during the Jurassic Period? Short Answer: Yes, despite the absence of the Hawaiian Islands during the Jurassic Period, the evolutionary journey of sea turtles began in the ancient oceans of that era. Hawaii, with its stunning landscapes and rich...
by Steve F | Nov 25, 2023 | Turtle Talk
Do baby sea turtles have shells? Short Answer: Yes, the development of a sea turtle’s shell begins even before they hatch. Baby sea turtles, like their adult counterparts, possess the iconic shells that define these fascinating reptiles. The shell is an integral...
by Steve F | Nov 13, 2023 | Turtle Talk
Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat Sea turtles, the majestic creatures that have gracefully navigated the Earth’s oceans for millions of years, now face an unprecedented challenge –...