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Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts: The Largest Marine Turtle - All Turtles

Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts For Kids, With Pictures & Video

Leatherback Sea Turtle

We are seeking urgent action to protect the critically endangered West Pacific leatherback turtle in Aotearoa New Zealand waters. 43 leatherback turtles were caught in NZ waters in the first 9 months of the 24/25 fishing year. The West Pacific leatherback population has declined more than 80% in the last 40 years. Leatherback turtles are one of the ocean’s most incredible creatures. They’re the giants of the turtle world, often reaching 2m long and weighing 450kg. Join us in our call for action

Sea turtle nesting season in Florida runs from March 1 through October 31 (Although we have hatchlings still emerging in January and occasional leatherback nesting in February) But don’t worry, there’s still so much you can do to help sea turtles year-round: • Pick up trash on beaches and waterways • Turn off or shield beachfront lights at night • Stay off dunes and protect native vegetation • Reduce plastic use (it matters all year) • Report injured or stranded turtles Brevard county STPS (321-

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