Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of turtle to swim the world’s oceans. A leatherback can measure four to six feet in length and can weigh in at more…
Along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica there is a canal system that runs the entire length of the country from Panama to Nicaragua. Estacion Las Tortugas, a family-run sea…
It doesn't take long for us to find evidence of leatherback sea turtles, the ancient mariners we've come looking for, on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Large areas of disturbed sand…
Costa Rica, a Central American country about the size of West Virginia, is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. Costa Rica boasts…
R2R: Can you tell us a bit more about SEE Turtles and how you became involved with the organization? BN: I started SEE Turtles with biologist Dr. Wallace “J.” Nichols…
After a three hour drive and a 30-minute boat ride from San Jose, we arrive at Estacion las Tortugas (Turtle Station). I first visited the station in 2006 and I…
Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea), a critically endangered species, are the largest turtles on the planet. Their size is definitely notable as they make their way onto nesting beaches to…
The Great Turtle Race 2009 officially kicks off today. Eleven leatherback sea turtles, the largest reptiles on the planet, are taking part in this year’s great adventure. The turtles are…