Leatherback Watch Program
Leatherback sea turtle seen off the coast of Santa Cruz on the 8 of july 2012 eating a jellyfish. This photo was taken by John Warren.
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Another Leatherback seen off the coast of California in Gulf of Farallons National Marin Sanctuary.
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Endangered Leatherback Sea turtle observed off the shore of California in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.
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Large sea turtle with ridged back seen on the way back to Half Moon Bay from the Farallon Islands. Location approximate.
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About 5 miles from Pillar Point Harbor
Was seen by Blue Ocean Whale Watching (www.blueoceanwhalewatch.com/)
They said, "Lots of sea nettles around. It spent a lot of time at the surface then pointed straight down to dive at which point we got to see its tail!"
Seen by Blue Ocean Whale Watch http://www.blueoceanwhalewatch.com/
Was seen a few miles out from Moss Landing. (Courtesy of Blue Ocean Whale Watch)
We saw a Leatherback Sea Turtle about 16 miles 260 degrees west of Westport, WA. USA. The water temp. was 56.8 degrees. The turtle was swimming westbound sort of doing the breast stroke, with each slow stroke his head would go underwater then pop up again and look around. The shell was like a quilted surface (no spots), looking prehistoric. The shell was approx 4 x 6 and he appeared to have a wing span of 6'-7' as he swam directly under our boat. (research identified this turtle as a male)
Was seen in the proximity of another Leatherback. Seen by Blue Ocean Whale Watch www.blueoceanwhalewatch.com/
Observed by the Salty Lady (saltylady.com)
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Was seen somewhere between Westport, WA and Ilwaco, WA.
Was seen no more than 2 miles off of Moss Landing. Photo shows stingers hanging out of mouth (courtesy of Blue Ocean Whale Watch)
Seen by Blue Ocean Whale Watch observation (http://www.blueoceanwhalewatch.com/)
Blue Ocean Whale Watching (http://www.blueoceanwhalewatch.com/) sighting. Was seen near Moss Landing Harbor.
Was seen 14 miles out from Newport, OR.
Was seen 14 miles out from Westport, WA
The goals of the Leatherback Watch Program are to work collaboratively with charter vessels, research expeditions, local yacht clubs an individuals to compile, record and communicate any and all sightings of leatherback sea turtles off the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington. We monitor sightings of critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtles for education and conservation... ...more ↓
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created this project on May 22, 2012
