by Scuba Steve | Sep 2, 2026 | Sea Turtle Facts
Riding Out the Storm: What Sea Turtles Do When a Hurricane Hits Overview Every summer and fall, the Pacific stirs up storms that track toward the Hawaiian Islands, and every year people ask the same question about the animals living just offshore. When a hurricane...
by Scuba Steve | Aug 13, 2026 | Sea Turtle Facts
Can a Sea Turtle Regrow a Lost Flipper? Overview Sometimes a snorkeler or beachgoer spots a sea turtle that is missing part of a flipper, and it raises an obvious question. Will it grow back? We know some animals can regenerate lost body parts, so it seems possible...
by Scuba Steve | Aug 10, 2026 | Sea Turtle Facts
Do Baby Sea Turtles Stay With Their Mothers? Overview We are used to animal parents caring for their young, so it comes as a shock to learn that baby sea turtles are raised by no one at all. Do baby sea turtles stay with their mothers? The answer is a clear and...
by Scuba Steve | Aug 9, 2026 | Sea Turtle Facts
Sea Turtle Myths vs Facts: 8 Common Misconceptions Overview Sea turtles have been around for over 100 million years, so it is no surprise that plenty of myths have grown up around them. Some are harmless fun, but others can lead people to treat these animals the wrong...
by Scuba Steve | Aug 7, 2026 | Sea Turtle Facts
Are Sea Turtles Friendly to Humans? Overview There is something about a sea turtle that just feels friendly. They move slowly, they seem unbothered by snorkelers, and now and then one will glide right up as if to say hello. So it is no wonder people ask whether sea...