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 ...

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 ...

As ancient as the dinosaurs, the leatherback sea turtle is something of a dinosaur itself — and the heaviest reptile on the planet. This champion swimmer, whose diving capabilities are unmatched by ...

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 ...

The leatherback sea turtle is one of seven sea turtle species facing extinction and it plays a huge role in the marine ecosystem. The Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) aims to protect it by ...

The Summer coincides with a proliferation of jellyfish which leatherback turtles enjoy eating and after visiting Irish waters they tend to return to their usual habitat to find a mate and settle down ...

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 ...