Natural History Wanderings

The Sacramento Bee reported that the National Marine Services have identified 41,000 square miles along the Pacific Coast as critical habitat for the Leatherback Sea Turtle. The endangered turtle is the world’s largest marine turtle and feeds on jellyfish off the Pacific Coast. Beginning on February 25 federal projects that could impact the habitat in the protected area will be required to undergo further review. The turtle is listed as endangered due to risks from boat strikes, disease and a high level of predation. Read more at the Sacramento Bee  Endangered turtle gains protections off West Coast