HelloHonu.com

The Honu, or green sea turtle, is the most common among the three turtles native to Hawaii. It has been an important symbol for as long as people have inhabited the Hawaiian islands.

The Honu is considered a form of 'aumakua or ancestral spirit offering lifelong protection, wisdom and guidance. Honu are depicted in ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, artwork and mythology, and represent the eternal link between mankind, land and sea.

Thought to live between 60 and 80 years, the Honu is a symbol of longevity, safety and mana (spiritual energy) in Hawaiian culture. The Honu is considered a form of 'aumakua or ancestral spirit offering lifelong protection, wisdom, and guidance.

It is our hope that through the use of fun graphics and the sharing of interesting facts, children's interests in the conservation and protection of Honus will increase.