leatherback

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The proposed sanctuary will protect over 200 shipwrecks, along with a diverse ecosystem featuring wildlife such as sea otters, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtles and lush kelp forests.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

Applying the tags involves finding and capturing the leatherback turtles, which can weigh several hundred pounds -- a challenging task.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2024

As Pacific islanders face an existential threat from rising sea levels, Anita Posola has an additional worry: how to prevent leatherback turtle eggs getting washed away from the beaches of the Solomon Islands.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

There are seven species of sea turtles: loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and flatback.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

Razi stared admiringly at the leatherback, a living marker for one of Serendib’s most prized possessions.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook