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Swim with green sea turtles, snorkel adventures off Oahu beach Hawaii |
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Questions? 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 |
Sea Turtle Sail and Snorkel Hawaii Our marine biologist crew sails you out to view and swim with these ancient mariners, safely for both turtles and 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. The four hour morning encounters are typically intermixed with dolphin watching and with 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 If paid the proper respect the turtles can give you a lifetimememory. There are a couple of subtle signs to watch for when near a sea turtle that signal you may be too close within their comfort zone. "Yawning" type, open mouth movements by the turtle are one. A sign of a more deeply irritated turtle is a "flipper swipe" whereas the turtle swipes his flipper over his 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. :-) 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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freely. Be especially sensitive to a restingturtle
and never grab a turtle as you can literally drown them (besides it
is illegal!)! These creatures have personalities and moods like you
and I. 