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Think you've spotted one of the world's rarest turtles on the east coast of Florida?
We'd LOVE to hear about it!
We are looking for citizen scientists to help us monitor endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles along the east coast of Florida. If you’ve been lucky enough to see one of these sea turtles during your recent adventures on or under the water, please let us know! By filling out this short form and providing a photo for identification, you are providing valuable data for sea turtle conservation.
Friendly reminder: Please remember sea turtles are endangered species and protected under state and federal laws. Always be respectful of our incredible flippered friends! Happy diving!
KEMP'S RIDLEY
Lepidochelys kempii
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest and rarest sea turtle of all! Listed as Critically Endangered, Kemp's ridley turtles are found primarily in the Gulf and along the East Coast of the US.
Usually found in sandy, muddy bottom and seagrass habitats, they love a good blue crab along with other mollusks and crustaceans as part of their diet. Recently, their numbers have been decreasing in the Gulf and little is known about those on the Atlantic east coast. Which is where you can help by submitting a sighting!
YOU'RE TURTLEY AWESOME!
Your rare sighting provides valuable data for our biologists and is helping contribute to the research and conservation of these two rare sea turtle species.
Thank you for sharing!