Aloha everyone! This photo of baby hawksbill sea turtles on Maui is a favorite of ours.
They are one of the smallest sea turtle species, reaching up to 3 feet in length and 150 pounds.
This is compared to leatherback sea turtles, which can top 6 feet and 1,500 pounds! Known as ‘ea or honu’ea in Hawaiian, hawksbills are distinguished from other sea turtle species by their sharp, hawk-like beak.
They use their beak to extract food – like sponges – from tight crevices in coral reefs.
Happy Monday everyone! Mahalo to Nick for sharing Saturday night's magnificent sunset at Napili Point Resort - beautiful!
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Aloha everyone! This photo of baby hawksbill sea turtles on Maui is a favorite of ours.
They are one of the smallest sea turtle species, reaching up to 3 feet in length and 150 pounds.
This is compared to leatherback sea turtles, which can top 6… Continue Reading
Many of you know this place and view. Best snorkeling and swimming with the honu in Honokeana Bay - just steps away from your unit at Napili Point Resort!
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Hau'oli Aloha Po'alima (Happy Aloha Friday) - enjoy the weekend! Photo: Napili Bay
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Aloha Kakahiaka (good morning) from the Point.
It's a beautiful morning with the islands of Lanai and Molokai majestically framing our views.
Lots of honu popping their heads up in the bay!
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