Comprised of two distinct parts — the carapace on top and the plastron underneath ... populations, leatherback turtles prevent these creatures from overwhelming planktonic communities, thus balancing ...

Leatherback sea turtles are the giants of the sea turtle world and grow to the size of small car. They rarely nest on ...

Sea turtle season doesn't start until May 1, but a female leatherback crawled onto Vanderbilt Beach and laid a nest, the first historic account of this massive species laying eggs on this beach.

A rare discovery on Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County marked a significant moment for local wildlife enthusiasts.

This scene of the Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs in the sands of Satellite Beach was seen at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of April 7.