Thank you educator Khrystyne Jamerson for this video. Khrystyne took video of a nesting leatherback mama while interning in Ghana. To read lots of fun facts about leatherbacks go to: http://www.seaturtleinc.org/education/about-sea-turtles/leatherback/ | Sea Turtle, Inc

Part 2: A leatherback sea turtle carefully digs her nest on a remote beach in Trinidad. Using her back flippers, she tests the moisture of the sand. The momma turtle lays approximately 100 tennis ball sized eggs. She covers the egg chamber with sand and takes her time disguising the nest. Thank you to Lenny at Nature Tour Guide Association and Ricardo @ecwc_tt for the incredible education and experience. Keep up the great work 🐢🌊🩵🌟! #compassioniscontagious #connectandprotect #seaturtle #leat

Leatherback momma disguising her nest in Trinidad in the first light of day on Sunday in Trinidad. Thank you to Lenny for the incredible education and all you and your team do to protect these magnificent marine turtles 🐢🌊🌟@grandriviere_tt #leatherback #connectandprotect #seaturtlelove #seaturtle #seaturtlenesting #trinidad #compassioniscontagious @marathonturtlehospital @turtlebette | The Turtle Hospital

Many sea turtle species can and do eat jellyfish. The leatherback turtle, in particular, is known for its gelatinivorous diet, primarily consisting of jellyfish and sea squirts. Some sea turtles, like flatback turtles, have a more diverse diet that includes both plants and animals, such as jellyfish, seaweed, shrimp, and crabs.Specialized Papillae: Turtles have spiny points (papillae) in their mouths and stomachs that help them to grip and move jellyfish down into their digestive system. Thick S