What’s a Honu?

You may have heard about Bluwaii as the hub of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. Bluwaii, home of the Honu, befuddles and surprises people with its natural beauty and Honu is at the center of it. Once you see the space surrounding Hawaiian Honu – it becomes clear why it is hailed as a symbol of “Good Luck” and “Wisdom.” As you gaze upon the majestic beauty of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles – you start to feel the wisdom and luck leaning on your side.

Did you know that the Honu can live from 60 to 80 years? It is one of the main reasons it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and safety. The locals believe that Hawaiian Honu radiate pure energy and represent wisdom that overwhelms people.

At Bluwaii, we’ve designed products that complement the Aloha spirit and work in the best interests of Hawaiian Honu. With each purchase, proceeds are used to protect the ecological environment of Hawaiian Honu. Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle have become endangered species and the burden of responsibilities falls on everyone to protect their habitat.

According to Federal Endangered Species Act and Hawaiian State law, Honu gets full environmental protection. It is illegal and considered immoral to injure, hunt, or harass Hawaiian Honu. If there is a need to hold a Hawaiian Honu in captivity, it requires a legal permit and has to be for educational or research purposes, As per the Endangered Species Act, Hawaiian Honu or the Green Sea Turtle is deemed a threatened species.

You can also find more than one type of sea turtle on Hawaiian beaches. The growing population has become a major concern that continues to threaten the existence of Hawaiian Honu. Without proactive action, the Green Sea Turtle or Chelonia mydas will continue to be endangered. The need of the hour requires a clear and swift response to protect Hawaiian Honu's future. As the sea level increases, we want to ensure there are no nesting losses on Hawaiian beaches.

Our long-term mission is to eliminate or mitigate threats that dangle over Hawaiian Honu. Ideally, a global effort to save the future of Hawaiian Honu would make a huge difference. In fact, the future survival of the Green Sea Turtle depends on it.

Whether it’s the rise in sea level, disease, entanglement and indigestion of marine debris, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, or invasive algae, we want to ensure there are no nesting losses on Hawaiian beaches.

The message from Hawaiian Honu is the message of love. It is better to share that message of love, wisdom, respect, and spiritual energy with millions of visitors who travel to Hawaii every year than lose it forever.

Cleaner beaches are in the best interests of the locals, travelers, Honu, and the environment. These are, after all, the beaches that Hawaiian Honu uses to eat on, protect their young ones, and take naps. We want to share the joy and purity of this paradise island with millions of people who come to Hawaii to seek solitude and peace.

It is time to do your part and follow some basic rules to protect the Hawaiian Honu:

• Make sure not to hit Hawaiian Honu with pebbles or rocks to get their attention.
• Take as many photos as you want but keep at least 50 feet of distance.
• If you see a Hawaiian Honu on a beach, assume it is resting and try not to disturb its peace.
• When Hawaiian Honu swim close to you – understand that it is out of curiosity and ensure you’re just observing.
• Please avoid direct contact with the Hawaiian Honu, which makes them nervous and even sick. Plus, you may get fined more than $1,500.

We thank you and hope your stay in Hawaii gives you peace, strength, energy, and longevity.

If you’re interested, feel free to volunteer with Bluwaii for a short time. Reach out to us right now to schedule a tour. 

What’s a Honu? Honu is the Hawaiian name for the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle which is currently on the endangered species list and is protected under Federal Law.