Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...

The ocean is home to an extreme variety of species and animals. This diversity results in amazing adaptations and appearances, which help the animals survive in their environment. One example is the ...

A 700-pound leatherback sea turtle carcass washed ashore on Martha's Vineyard, prompting reminders for boaters to be cautious. The mature female turtle showed no signs of vessel strike or entanglement ...

In 2026, biologists at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have already found four nests from endangered leatherback sea turtles.

On a stormy afternoon in Cape Cod Bay, a struggling leatherback sea turtle — ensnared in fishing gear — found a lifeline thanks to quick-thinking recreational boaters and skilled marine rescue ...

For the first time in years, leatherbacks have returned to nest in significant numbers on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. These ...