Leatherback Collection

Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (endangered), loggerhead, Caretta caretta (endangered), and leatherback turtle
FLO4654878 Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (endangered), loggerhead, Caretta caretta (endangered), and leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (critically endangered)

Tortoise and turtle species
Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca, land tortoise, Cinyxis, European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, matamata, Chelus fimbriata, Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, Nile softshell turtle

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female, returning to sea after laying eggs in nest on beach, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Two Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings moving across beach towards sea after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling, swimming vigorously across a rainwater pool toward the sea just after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female, in shallow river, trying to find her way back to the sea after laying eggs on a sandbar, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Green sea turtle, loggerhead and leatherback turtles
Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (endangered), loggerhead, Caretta caretta (endangered), and leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (critically endangered)

Chelonia turtles and tortoises
Chelonia: Leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (critically endangered), Argentine snake-necked turtle, Hydromedusa tectifera, Mata mata

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female returning to sea after laying eggs, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Leatherback Turtle Hatchling (Dermochelys coriacea) crossing a beach towards the sea at sunrise, Cayenne, French Guiana, July

Picture No. 10784942
Leatherback / Leathery Turtle - on beach with two children (Dermochelys coriacea ) Date:

Leatherback / Leathery Turtle - YOUNG (Dermochelys coriacea). Distribution includes Trinidad & Tobago

Leatherback / Leathery Turtle - Scientist recording hatching process for scientific research / study (Dermochelys coriacea). Malay protection project. Distribution includes Trinidad & Tobago

Leatherback / Leathery Turtle - newly hatched young going to sea (Dermochelys coriacea ). Distribution includes Trinidad & Tobago

Ford Model A Victoria Leatherback 1931 Beige

Picture No. 10853818
Leatherback / Leathery Turtle - Scientist recording hatching process for scientific research / study (Dermochelys coriacea) Date:

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) adult female, digging hole and laying eggs in sand at night, Tambrauw Beach, Warmindi, Birds Head Peninsula, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua

South Africa, Cape Town, Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) swimming inside Two Oceans Aquarium

LONG ISLAND: TURTLE. Monster leatherback turtle landed at Absecom Lighthouse, Rockaway, Long Island. Line engraving, 19th century

Insect / Wood Louse
A Wood Louse. Date: 1960s

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The leatherback sea turtle, also known as the Dermochelys coriacea, is a magnificent creature that can be found in the Caribbean waters of Trinidad & Tobago. These tortoise and turtle species are truly remarkable, with their unique characteristics setting them apart from other turtles. One captivating sight is witnessing a female leatherback turtle returning to the sea after laying her eggs on the sandy beaches of Grande Riviere. This awe-inspiring moment showcases the dedication and instinctual nature of these creatures as they continue their life cycle. In another breathtaking scene, newly emerged hatchlings can be seen swimming across rainwater pools towards the vast ocean. Their tiny bodies move with determination and grace, symbolizing hope for future generations of leatherbacks. As two hatchlings make their way across the beach towards the sea, one cannot help but marvel at their resilience and strength. The journey may be long and perilous for these young turtles, but they press on undeterred by any obstacles in their path. A hatchling's first swim is an exhilarating sight to behold as it propels itself vigorously through a rainwater pool just moments after leaving its nest. This display of energy reminds us of how vital it is to protect these endangered creatures and ensure their survival in our oceans. However, not all journeys are smooth sailing for these majestic beings. In some instances, females find themselves stranded in shallow rivers while trying to navigate back to the sea after laying eggs on sandbars. It serves as a reminder that even amidst triumphs like successful nesting seasons; challenges still lie ahead for leatherbacks. It's important to note that leatherback turtles share this habitat with other marine species such as green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles. Together they form part of Chelonia - a group encompassing various types of turtles and tortoises - creating an ecosystem rich in biodiversity within Trinidad & Tobago's Caribbean Sea. Observing leatherback turtles in their natural habitat is an extraordinary experience.