Seaturtles - HONU

Hanau ka po'ia honu kua nanaka -
from the darkness of time came the sea turtle with its plated back.

A Hawaiian creation chant

Ever since I first saw a sea turtle at Makena landing, a moment I will never forget, I wanted to create a turtle website, but for one or the other reason I never got around to it. So I have decided to create a page with the most exciting photographs I have collected over the years.  If I had a choice I would dedicate most of my time to preserving these magnificent animals.

It is exciting that, in recent years in Hawaii, after they became protected by law in 1978, turtles are coming back to the shore to rest. This is a relatively new behaviour and believed to be a result of federal protection. Recently I counted 11 turtles resting on a beach!!

Every time I see a turtle my heart fills with joy and aliveness. They are the most graceful, beautiful, powerful animals.

Apart from the images, I am providing a list of links to books and turtle-related websites.

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