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 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...
