Spot a Kemp's ridley in South Florida?
HAVE YOU SEEN ME ?
We’re looking for citizen scientists under the sea to help us track, monitor, and learn more about critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles along Florida’s southeast coast. Check out DIVERS FOR RIDLEYS to learn more.
ABOUT KEMP'S RIDLEY
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 of Mexico 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.
Think you’ve spotted one on the east coast of Florida? Submit your sighting and make a meaningful contribution to sea turtle research and 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!
