Say hello to the green sea turtles of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary! Known as honu in Hawaiian, adult green sea turtles are unique among sea turtles in that they eat only plants. They can often be spotted chowing down on seagrasses and algae in the sanctuary! | NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Hawaiian green sea turtles, also called honu, are the largest hard-shelled sea turtles in the world! Honu grow up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in length and can weigh as much as 350 lb (160 kg) or more! For Hawaiins, honu represent the navigator, and eternal link between human, land, and sea 💚 Happy #TurtleTuesday! Video by bluelifewild | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR