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Swim snorkel with green sea turtles, turtle snorkel adventures Oahu beach Hawaii |
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Questions about Snorkeling with Turtles? Click here to browse the Oahu activities FAQ Green sea turtles can be colored from dark brown to olive with lighter stripes and spots. Adult shell lengths range in size from 0.9-1.1 meters (36-43 inches) and weights average 90-137 kilograms (200-300 pounds). Sea turtles have been known to move through the water in spurts as fast as 35 mph Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Honu are regarded as ‘aumakua or family guardians by
Native Hawaiians. This is a threatened species |
"There are sea turtles everywhere, foraging right below our feet, peaceful but fearless. Nothing about them appears passive, so thick skinned and strong. I want to be like that, wise, peaceful and perfectly equipped to deal with anything." Our marine biologist crew sails you out to view and swim with these ancient mariners, safely for both turtles and those snorkeling. Summer months with calm beaches are the best time to snorkel the turtle reef. However as long as conditions allow, we can include the turtles in our snorkeling adventures on a daily year-round basis. Our morning encounters are typically intermixed with dolphin watching and expert narration. Flash - Turtle "Cleaning Station" (watch video!) Discover coral reef areas frequented by green sea turtles and myriads of tropical fish on our snorkel sails. Look for them resting under ledges or swimming freely. Be especially sensitive to a resting turtle, and never grab a turtle as you could literally drown them (besides it is illegal!)! If paid the proper respect the turtles can give you a lifetime Less subtle signs of disturbance can include sudden awakening from a sleep-like state on the seafloor, an increase in swimming speed and diving towards deeper water. For other helpful hints... Good Turtle Watching Practices. Hale
O Honu (Hawaiian for "turtle town") is a snorkel area
easily accessible for all ages and abilities. The boat is anchored
to a buoy (to protect the reefs), making access from the patented
staircase-type ladder and return to the boat a breeze. Exceptional
visibility and richness of slow-moving marine life ensures a good
time for all. Even non-swimmers can participate, as flotation devices
and snorkel equipment is supplied. Dolphin Encounters l Whale Watching l Turtle Trek l Night Sails l Reef Snorkel l Special Requests l Kayak l Tag and Release Sport fishing l Retreats/Packages l Rates, Prices l Online Booking Wild Side
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memory. There are a couple of subtle signs to watch for when near
a sea turtle that signal you may be too close for their comfort. "Yawning" type, open mouth movements or head bobbing are clues. A more deeply irritated turtle will "flipper
swipe" whereas the turtle swipes a flipper over the forehead
area.This is turtle-speak equal to flipping you off! Don't embarrass
yourself (or be deemed insensitive) by being flipped off by a turtle,
back off if you see that flipper creep up. :-) 