A large leatherback turtle ... Guiana in South America to feed on jellyfish in British waters." He said it was an unusual sight for Ceredigion, as the turtles are more commonly seen off south ...

The leatherback sea ... Leatherbacks are jellyfish afficionados, dining almost exclusively on gelatinous prey. This diet sets them apart from other sea turtle species, such as the herbivorous ...

Once prevalent in every ocean except the Arctic and Antarctic, the leatherback population is rapidly declining in many parts of the world. While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells ...

Although they are rarely seen in Irish waters, there have been sightings but mainly in the summer months as they follow and feed on jellyfish. Leatherback turtles are the largest species of sea ...

Sprawled on its back amid a curious crowd was an immense black sea turtle tipping ... can thrive on jellyfish." Almost 50 years later, scientists are still astonished at the leatherback's physical ...

Whale-watching trips observed three leatherback sea turtles in August 2020 in Monterey Bay. “Leatherbacks that forage for jellyfish off the California coast will now receive greater protection in our ...

Mistaking plastic bags for jellyfish can lead to fatal blockages in their digestive systems. Leatherbacks are the ultimate ocean travelers, inhabiting every ocean except the Arctic. They’re frequently ...

Sightings of leatherback sea turtles in Ireland have mostly been recorded during the summer months from July to September, as this is when jellyfish are most abundant in our waters. Leatherbacks ...