Leatherback Research
1,208 views · Published 10 April 2008 · 1:33 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · Science & Technology
Leatherback turtles fascinate ocean researchers. The largest of sea turtles roams the world's oceans, nesting and feeding in coastal regions. Scientists say leatherbacks have been doing so for at least 65 millions years. But little else is known to researchers about this species, other than their numbers are dwindling. Recently, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists strapped a transmitter on one and were amazed by what they found. Paul Sisco has more. Video provided by John Dutton Media
