Leatherback Blog
Juno Beach, FL – The Research Department at Loggerhead Marinelife Center monitors 15 km of nesting beach in northern Palm Beach County, Florida, and typically documents over 15,000 sea turtle nests annually. Our local beaches the most densely nested in the Western Hemisphere for loggerheads, and are regionally important nesting beaches for leatherbacks and green…
“Where does all this trash even come from?” A stunned guest watching Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s conservation team sort through beach cleanup debris asks. “Well, this yellow bottle most likely came from the Dominican Republic,” one volunteer offers, holding up a jagged yellow bottle. “See this gray container?” another volunteer pipes in, “this is from West…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Leatherback Project, dedicated to researching nesting 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
As we give thanks this holiday season, follow these simple, eco-friendly tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration! Buy locally and sustainably. Shop at your local farmer’s market and don’t forget your reusable shopping bags. Use reusable cookware, plates, cups, napkins and utensils. Remember to have plenty of reusable to-go ware for all of those leftovers!…
Loggerhead Marinelife Center saves our seas by recycling 272,595 Halloween candy wrappers.
Beginning in 2018, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) launched American Sign Language (ASL) friendly programming and events, thanks to the help of advocate and deaf staff member, Jennifer Reilly. A member of the Research team, Jen serves as LMC’s Field Operations Assistant, where she monitors the world’s most densely populated loggerhead sea turtle nesting beach and…
LMC celebrates National Recycling Day by promoting ways to reduce waste production.