Leatherback turtles have the most hydrodynamic body of any sea turtle, with a large, teardrop-shaped body. A large pair of front flippers powers the turtles through the water.

The leatherback turtle has the widest global distribution of any reptile, with nesting mainly on tropical or subtropical beaches. Once prevalent in every ocean except the Arctic and Antarctic, the leatherback …

Mar 31, 2026 · The leatherback sea turtle lives in the world’s temperate and tropical oceans, from the high seas to intertidal habitats. It is the largest turtle species in the world, and it is both the widest …

The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world (NMFS and USFWS 1992). Named for their rubbery shell, leatherbacks are covered with a firm, leathery skin and have seven ridges running …

Leatherback turtles are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. They are the largest sea turtle species and also one of the most migratory, crossing both the Atlantic …

Most widely distributed of all sea turtles. Found world wide with the largest north and south range of all the sea turtle species. With its streamlined body shape and the powerful front flippers, a leatherback …

The leatherback is the largest, deepest diving, and most migratory and wide ranging of all sea turtles. The adult leatherback can reach 4 to 8 feet in length and 500 to 2000 pounds in weight.

We are working to reverse this trend by tackling the 5 most deadly threats to leatherbacks and other sea turtles around the world. Our scientists conduct research at nesting beaches and at sea, collecting …

Oct 21, 2024 · Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are an ancient species that inhabit all of the world’s oceans except for the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Known for their unique, leathery …

Feb 18, 2025 · Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtle species living today. Adults can be more than 6 feet long and weigh up to 2,000 pounds! Leatherbacks are the only sea turtle species without a bony …