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Swimming With Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle)

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon July 14, 2011July 11, 2011

After getting to see several Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles on our honeymoon we were delighted to actually get the chance to swim side-by-side by one. We actually found this turtle (presumably the same one) three consecutive days. The first time, I was snorkeling and suddenly was face to face with the turtle (and camera-less!). Then

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Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon July 5, 2011March 12, 2016

On our honeymoon in Hawaii Stacia and I decided to stop at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach in the hopes of finding Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Almost immediately after arriving we spotted a pair of sea turtles, called Honu, resting on the black sand. The turtles allowed us to approach really close but we obeyed the

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