Leatherback Turtle

About Leatherback Turtle

The largest of all sea turtles and one of the most migratory animals on Earth. Unlike other turtles, its shell is covered by leathery skin rather than hard scutes. Can dive to depths over 1,200 meters and cross entire ocean basins.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Open ocean worldwide, from tropical to subarctic waters. Nests on tropical sandy beaches
• Diet: Almost exclusively jellyfish and other soft-bodied gelatinous organisms
• Best season: Nesting: March–August (Atlantic), October–February (Pacific)

Fun Facts

Leatherbacks can dive to over 1,200 metres,They can maintain a body temperature up to 18°C above the surrounding water,A single leatherback can consume over 200 kg of jellyfish per day,They have existed in their current form for over 100 million years

Diving Tips

Leatherback encounters while diving are exceptionally rare due to their pelagic lifestyle.