Neonate eastern Pacific leatherback turtle (IMAGE)

Simon Fraser University

Neonate eastern Pacific leatherback turtle

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Making its way to the ocean: A leatherback neonate that hatched in January 2021 at Punta Bikini, within the Reserva Marina Puerto Cabuyal - Punta San Clemente, Manabi province, Ecuador.

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Cristian Soledispa / Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Corazón y Fragatas

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