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Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Safety: Distance Rules & Best Practices

by Scuba Steve | Jan 31, 2026 | Turtle Talk

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...

Oahu Sea Turtle Emergency Checklist: Injured, Hooked, or Entangled

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...

How Photo ID Is Changing the Way We Track FP in Sea Turtles

by Scuba Steve | Jan 22, 2026 | Turtle Talk

How Photo ID Is Changing the Way We Track FP in Sea Turtles Sea turtle researchers are finding a better way to track fibropapillomatosis (FP) without touching or tagging turtles. Instead of using physical tags, many programs now rely on photo identification. By...

2026 Ocean Conditions Guide for Turtle Snorkeling on Oahu

by Scuba Steve | Jan 5, 2026 | Turtle Talk

2026 Ocean Conditions Guide for Turtle Snorkeling on Oahu Green sea turtles do not “turn on” like a switch for one season, they live around Oahu all year. What changes most is the ocean. In 2026, the best turtle snorkeling is usually about picking the...

Are Oahu Green Sea Turtles are Off endangered Species list?

by Scuba Steve | Dec 19, 2025 | Turtle Talk

Are Oahu Green Sea Turtles are Off endangered Species list? Visitors to Oahu often see green sea turtles resting on beaches or swimming near shore. This has led many people to ask if the honu is still endangered or if protections are no longer needed. Turtles and You,...

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