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Leatherback sea turtles nest occasionally on the beach at Canaveral NationalSeashore

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Description

Leatherback sea turtles nest occasionally on the beach at Canaveral NationalSeashore. The leatherback is an endangered species of sea turtle and is one ofthe largest in the world. It can grow to be over 6 feet long and weigh over1,000 pounds.

Photographer

Courtesy of NPS - Canaveral National Seashore

Location

Florida, Canaveral National Seashore

Collection

America's Coastlines

Southeast

Keywords

Coastline

Southeast Florida