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Sea Turtles and Monk Seals: Oahu’s Two Protected Beach Animals
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Sea Turtles and Monk Seals: Oahu’s Two Protected Beach Animals

Sea turtles and monk seals both rest on Oahu beaches, but the rules are not the same. How to tell a honu from a monk seal and how far back to stand from each.

November 8, 2026 11 min read
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How a Waikiki Turtle Tour Boat Avoids Hitting an Oahu Sea Turtle
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How a Waikiki Turtle Tour Boat Avoids Hitting an Oahu Sea Turtle
Boat strikes injure honu in Hawaii every year. Here is how an Oahu tour boat avoids hitting a sea turtle, from harbor speed to the spotter on the top deck.
Nov 7, 2026
Can You See Whales on Your Turtle Snorkeling Oahu Tour?
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Can You See Whales on Your Turtle Snorkeling Oahu Tour?
Can you see whales on a turtle snorkeling Oahu tour? In winter, often yes, from a distance. When whale season runs and how to do both in one day.
Nov 6, 2026
Why Is There a Canyon Off Waikiki? How Turtle Canyon Oahu Formed
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Why Is There a Canyon Off Waikiki? How Turtle Canyon Oahu Formed
How did Turtle Canyon Oahu form? Lava built the island, coral built the reef, and an ice age sea level drop carved the channels you snorkel over today.
Oct 12, 2026
Are There Sea Turtles in Pearl Harbor?
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Are There Sea Turtles in Pearl Harbor?
Are there sea turtles in Pearl Harbor? Honu do use its sheltered water, but you cannot snorkel there. What lives in Puuloa and where to see turtles instead.
Oct 11, 2026
Drones and Honu: Hawaii’s Rules for Filming Sea Turtles From the Air
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Drones and Honu: Hawaii’s Rules for Filming Sea Turtles From the Air
Can you fly a drone over sea turtles in Hawaii? The legal test is behavior, not altitude. What counts as harassment and how to get the shot legally.
Oct 5, 2026
Are You Seeing the Same Turtles Every Trip? Inside Honu Site Fidelity at Oahu Turtle Canyon
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Are You Seeing the Same Turtles Every Trip? Inside Honu Site Fidelity at Oahu Turtle Canyon
Do the same sea turtles live at Turtle Canyon? Green turtles keep one home reef for years. How site fidelity works and how to recognize a honu you have met.
Oct 3, 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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