Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
– The largest sea turtle in the world.
– Carapace has 7 long ridges similar to a star fruit and white spots.
– Able to eat jellyfish about 200 kilograms per day.
– listed on CITES Appendix I
Impact of Climate Change on Leatherback Sea Turtles
- Rising global temperatures
- Rising sea levels
- Changing in ocean current patterns
Rising global temperatures
Rising global temperatures are causing leatherback sea turtles hatched to female turtles more than male turtles. In addition, rising global temperatures make hatched leatherback turtles weaker and more at risk of disease.
