This beautiful leatherback is returning to the ocean after nesting in Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. The Park protects one of the most important nesting beaches for the East Pacific leatherback turtle, a population designated as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Park Rangers, local guides, members of local communities, researchers and volunteers are working hard to save these turtles from extinction, as well as to protect the local wildlife a

Massive leatherback sea turtle was rehabilitated at The Turtle Hospital over the weekend! This ancient mariner named “Mojo” was returned to sea on December 31st! Work performed under marine turtle permit 103. #rescuerehabrelease #seaturtleconservation #connectandprotect #compassioniscontagious #seaturtle #leatherback #ittakesavillage #seaturtlerescue #thankyouforyoursupport @miamidadeseaturtles @uscgsoutheast @zoomiami | The Turtle Hospital