Leatherback Sea Turtles ~ MarineBio Conservation Society

The leatherback turtle is one of nature’s most remarkable species. 🐢 Did you know that this little turtle can grow up to 2 meters in length and weigh over 900 kg (almost 2,000 lbs) as an adult? Not only are they the deepest-diving turtles, but they also travel long distances—over 16,000 kilometers each year—between their nesting and feeding grounds. This Wildlife Conservation Day, we want to remind you that the leatherback sea turtle, along with several other marine species in Canada, is listed