The green sea turtle is found worldwide and is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the ocean. It is the most frequently observed sea turtle swimming in Hawaiian waters and the only sea turtle in Hawaiʻi …

Learn about the 5 sea turtles in Hawaii, including their behavior, nesting locations, and the conservation measures in place to protect them.

On one of many cosmic nights, the honu, or Hawaiian Green sea turtle, was created - as recounted in the Hawaiian creation chant, Kumulipo. Born in the realm of pō, or darkness where life is produced …

As indigenous species in Hawai'i, sea turtles play an important role in Hawaiian cultural traditions and mo'olelo (stories). The honu (green turtle) and 'ea (hawksbill turtle) are mentioned in the fourth verse …

Hawaiʻi is the home to five species of sea turtles. Olive ridleys, loggerheads and leatherbacks are usually only encountered in deep offshore waters, and hawksbills are so few in number (<100 …

May 20, 2025 · One of the most recognizable residents of these island waters is the sea turtle or honu, as it’s known in Hawaiian. These ancient mariners have been swimming the oceans for more than …

As indigenous species in Hawai‘i, sea turtles play an important role in Hawaiian cultural traditions and mo‘olelo (stories). Honu (green turtle) or honu‘ea (hawksbill turtle) are mentioned in the fourth verse …

Dec 1, 2025 · While Hawaii hosts several species, only two are commonly seen by visitors: the green sea turtle (Honu) and the hawksbill sea turtle (Honu‘ea). Other species appear offshore but rarely …

6 days ago · An invasive algae already well-established in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is raising concern among researchers as it threatens to spread into the main Hawaiian Islands. Scientists from …

Green sea turtles have been identified as a potential ally in the fight against the spread of an invasive algae in the Northwestern Hawai’ian Islands. For the first time, Hawai’ian green sea turtles have …