April 2025. Kōloa, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. When I first visited Kaua‘i, I learned about Poʻipū Beach, a shoreline shaped by a shifting sandbar called Nukumoi Point. The sandbar naturally links the beach to a small offshore island, creating two distinct beach experiences side by side—one calm and protected, the other more open to the surf—making the […]
Cellpic Sunday—Where the Honu Gather
Where the Honu (turtles 🐢 in the Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi), which is a Polynesian language belonging to the Austronesian language family).
First of all, what are Honu?
According to Google, and this is taken verbatim:
Everything You Need to Know About the Hawaiian Honu
The honu is the Hawaiian green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), a sacred cultural symbol and protected marine species in Hawaii.
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Cultural Significance
Spiritual Guardian: Regarded as an ʻaumākua (ancestral guardian spirit) that offers guidance and protection.
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Symbols: Represents good luck, longevity, endurance, wisdom, and the connection between land, sea, and family (ʻohana).
Legend: Connected to stories like Kauila, a mythical turtle who could transform into a human girl to watch over children.
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Biological & Behavioral Traits
Appearance: Named for the green color of the fat layer beneath its shell, not its outer shell or skin.
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Diet: Adults are herbivorous, grazing on seagrass and algae (limu), while juveniles are omnivorous.
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Basking Behavior: Unlike most sea turtles, honu frequently crawl onto beaches and rocks to rest and regulate their body temperature.
Lifespan & Size: Can live 60 to 100 years, weigh up to 300–500 pounds, and grow 3 to 4 feet in length.
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Conservation & Viewing Rules
Protection Status: Protected under the Endangered Species Act; federal and state laws make it illegal to touch, feed, chase, or harass them.
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Viewing Distance: Visitors must maintain a safe distance of at least 10 to 15 feet.
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Where to See Them: Common spots include Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, and Kahaluʻu Beach Park on the Big Island. Holualoa Inn
They are all AI generated responses.
Now in regards to the OG poster, I think 💬🤔 there is something we can learn/ take away from that… which is the big word of RESPECT.
Aretha Franklin even has a song about it.
Anyway, it’s important that we respect one another and mother nature 🍄🟫.
How we do it?
I think 💬🤔 it starts young 🌱; with our youth. Teach them young with animals and build up with lessons and practical applications of empathy when they are 7+ years old.
That’s my hot take. Because we’ve got an epidemic of people not respecting one another. We’ve got to ‘get our head’s in the game 🎮🎯’ and come up with a solution.
What do you think?
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