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Baby Honu Eat Meat. Adults Go Vegetarian. Here Is Why.
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Baby Honu Eat Meat. Adults Go Vegetarian. Here Is Why.

Baby green sea turtles eat jellyfish and crustaceans. Adults eat algae. Here is why Hawaii's honu switch to a plant diet around age 5 to 7, and how their gut adapts.

September 11, 2026 7 min read
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From Stranded to Set Free: What Happens After a Honu Is Rescued
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From Stranded to Set Free: What Happens After a Honu Is Rescued
What happens after a stranded sea turtle is rescued in Hawaii? Inside the hotline call, the field response, months of rehab, and release day for a honu.
Sep 9, 2026
Turtle Beach Done Right: The Real Guide to Laniakea on Oahu’s North Shore
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Turtle Beach Done Right: The Real Guide to Laniakea on Oahu’s North Shore
Everything to know before visiting Laniakea Beach on Oahu, the North Shore spot locals call Turtle Beach. Best times, parking reality, and the ten foot rule.
Sep 6, 2026
Riding Out the Storm: What Sea Turtles Do When a Hurricane Hits
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Riding Out the Storm: What Sea Turtles Do When a Hurricane Hits
Where do sea turtles go during a hurricane? How honu sense a storm coming, why they head for deep water, and what really happens to nests and hatchlings.
Sep 2, 2026
Can a Sea Turtle Regrow a Lost Flipper?
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Can a Sea Turtle Regrow a Lost Flipper?
Can a sea turtle regrow a lost flipper? No, turtles cannot regrow limbs. But they are remarkably resilient and often survive and thrive with a missing flipper. Here is how.
Aug 13, 2026
Do Baby Sea Turtles Stay With Their Mothers?
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Do Baby Sea Turtles Stay With Their Mothers?
Do baby sea turtles stay with their mothers? No. A mother turtle lays her eggs and leaves for good, and hatchlings survive completely on their own from the moment they hatch.
Aug 10, 2026
Sea Turtle Myths vs Facts: 8 Common Misconceptions
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Sea Turtle Myths vs Facts: 8 Common Misconceptions
Sea turtle myths vs facts: can they leave their shells, tell age by shell rings, or breathe underwater? We bust 8 common sea turtle misconceptions with the real truth.
Aug 9, 2026
🐢 Turtle Talk

Turtle Talk

Sea turtle facts, Hawaiian Honu stories, and everything about the green sea turtles of Oahu.

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Waikiki Turtles And Snorkeling: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Waikiki Turtles And Snorkeling: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Jun 7, 2026
The Hidden Sense: How Hawaiian Sea Turtles Smell Their Way Through The Ocean
The Hidden Sense: How Hawaiian Sea Turtles Smell Their Way Through The Ocean
Jun 5, 2026
Do Sea Turtles Have Teeth? Inside The Beak Of A Hawaiian Honu
Do Sea Turtles Have Teeth? Inside The Beak Of A Hawaiian Honu
Jun 1, 2026
🌊 Turtles & You

Turtles & You

How to interact safely and respectfully with sea turtles in Hawaii's waters.

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In One Day: Turtle Snorkel Oahu, Sea Life Park, Aloha Kai Luau
In One Day: Turtle Snorkel Oahu, Sea Life Park, Aloha Kai Luau
Sep 8, 2025
How deep is Turtle Canyon?
How deep is Turtle Canyon?
May 19, 2024
All the known species at Turtle Canyon
All the known species at Turtle Canyon
May 14, 2024
🪸 Coral Reef

Coral Reef

Hawaii's coral reefs, the ecosystems that turtles depend on, and how to protect them.

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Can Sea Turtles Hear? Inside the Hidden Ears of a Hawaiian Honu
Can Sea Turtles Hear? Inside the Hidden Ears of a Hawaiian Honu
Jun 10, 2026
The Importance of Coral Reefs for Hawaii’s Sea Turtles
The Importance of Coral Reefs for Hawaii’s Sea Turtles
Nov 19, 2023
🌍 Oceans & Hawaii

Oceans & Hawaii

Hawaii's ocean life, marine conservation, and the Pacific waters around Oahu.

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Cruise into Paradise: Experience the Thrill of Waikiki’s Stunning Views and 3 Dance Spaces!
Cruise into Paradise: Experience the Thrill of Waikiki’s Stunning Views and 3 Dance Spaces!
May 1, 2024
Experience the Ultimate Party Atmosphere: Live DJ, Dance Floor, and Spectacular Views on a Luxury Boat!
Experience the Ultimate Party Atmosphere: Live DJ, Dance Floor, and Spectacular Views on a Luxury Boat!
Mar 26, 2024

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