by Scuba Steve | May 20, 2025 | Turtle Talk
Meet Hawaiʻi’s Sea Turtles: Species, Facts, and Protections When people think of Hawaiʻi, images of lush landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life come to mind. One of the most recognizable residents of these island waters is the sea turtle or honu, as...
by Scuba Steve | May 19, 2025 | Home Page, Turtle Talk
Best Turtle Snorkeling in Hawaii: Which Island Wins? Overview Snorkeling with a Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, is a bucket list moment, but not every island offers the same odds. If your goal is to actually get in the water beside a turtle, the island and the...
by Scuba Steve | May 15, 2025 | Turtle Talk
Rising Heat, Rising Risk: 2025 Climate Change Hits Oahu Sea Turtles Sea turtles have survived for millions of years, but climate change in 2025 is making it harder for them to keep going—especially in the Hawaiian Islands and across the Pacific Ocean. With rising...
by Scuba Steve | May 11, 2025 | Turtle Talk
Turtle Ocean Havens: How Marine Reserves Protect Oahu Sea Turtles Hawaii is home to some of the world’s most unique marine life, and its sea turtles are a treasured part of that heritage. On the island of Oahu, marine reserves help ensure these ancient creatures...
by Scuba Steve | Apr 28, 2025 | Turtle Talk
Do Sea Turtles Have Three Eyes? Overview There is a popular myth floating around that sea turtles have three eyes, or even a mysterious third eye. It is a fun idea, but is it true? The short answer is no, sea turtles do not have three eyes. What they do have is three...