Research Archives - Loggerhead Marinelife Center

During the 2020 sea turtle nesting season, LMC documented 16,935 sea turtle nests marking its third-highest season on record.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Deaf biologist, Jen Reilly has an eye for visualizing nature and documenting leatherback tracks.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center documents orientation circles of leatherback sea turtles while monitoring and protecting local South Florida beaches.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Leatherback Project, dedicated to researching nesting leatherback sea turtles.

From Dusk to Dawn, LMC Conducts Research Surveys To Protect and Monitor Nesting and Hatching Sea Turtles

March Madness takes on another meaning for Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) as sea turtle nesting season kicks off on March 1 and runs through October 31. Sitting on one of the most densely nested sea turtle nesting beaches in the world, LMC has unique and distinct expertise in sea turtle and ocean conservation research.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s research team has been able to investigate the impacts of geocores on incubating sea turtle nests.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center researchers examine stable isotopes to understand the diet and migratory movements of different sea turtle species, including leatherback sea turtles.

At LMC, we encourage discovery, innovation and exploration! Our latest rolled-out program will feature various themes, including Sea Turtles 101, Creatures of the Deep, Nesting Season, Ocean Conservation and more!

Near or far, participate in LMC’s Blue Friday #OptOutside activities

Research

2020 Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Leatherback Tracks: Visualizing Nature

Orientation Circles: Sea Turtles at Sunrise

Leatherback Spotlight: “Aussie”

Research Surveys: From Dusk to Dawn

Sea Turtle Nesting Season 2020

Incubating Success: Examining Sea Turtle Nests

Investing in Isotopes

The Guiding Light to Inspire Young Minds: Ocean Explorers After Dark

Blue Friday – Self Guided Beach Cleanup