Leatherback Blog

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Acquires New Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Thanks To Funding From The Sea Turtle License Plate Grant Program

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | October 3, 2023 |

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…

Trash Travels

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | August 14, 2023 |

“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…

Leatherback Spotlight: “Aussie”

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | April 17, 2020 |

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

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

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 29, 2019 |

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!

Blue Friday – Self Guided Beach Cleanup

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 27, 2019 |

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

‘Tis the Season for Sustainability!

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 25, 2019 |

‘Tis the Season with Sustainability at LMC’s Blue Friday event.

Don’t be a trash turkey! Seven tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 24, 2019 |

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

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 21, 2019 |

Loggerhead Marinelife Center saves our seas by recycling 272,595 Halloween candy wrappers.

LMC invites Deaf community members to attend its Annual Blue Friday event!

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 19, 2019 |

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…

Celebrating the 4th and final “R” on National Recycling Day

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | November 15, 2019 |

LMC celebrates National Recycling Day by promoting ways to reduce waste production.