leatherback

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They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Ecologists warn of the effect on the Galathea Bay on the south-eastern side of the island, which has been the nesting place for giant leatherback sea turtles for centuries.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

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

A large leatherback turtle swept away in front of him, its distinct markings jogging a memory somewhere.

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