by Scuba Steve | Feb 11, 2026 | Home Page, 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 | 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 31, 2026 | Home Page
Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Safety: Distance Rules & Best Practices Sea turtles are one of the best parts of snorkeling on Oahu. But turtles are still wild animals. When people get too close, turtles can get stressed, waste energy trying to leave, or stop resting and...
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...
