Florida’s Living Dinosaurs: Monitoring Florida’s Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtles

About the Event

Leatherback sea turtles, the largest of Earth’s turtles, return to the beaches of southeast Florida each spring to nest. Discover the cutting-edge leatherback sea turtle research that’s being carried out under the cover of darkness on local beaches by biologists with Florida Leatherbacks, Inc.

Presented by Kelly Martin, President, Florida Leatherbacks, Inc.

How to Attend

In Person at the Blake Library:

  • Registration is not required, but seating is limited.

  • We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes early to secure your spot.

Virtually via Zoom:

  • Registration is required for online attendance.
  • Sign up for each lecture individually using the registration links below.

For questions, please contact Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education & Exhibits, at zjud@floridaocean.org.

Register Here

Event Details

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Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education
7722250505 x113 | zjud@floridaocean.org
leatherback sea turtle
baby leatherback in surf
black and white of baby leatherback in surf
leatherback sea turtle on beach at dawn, looking at ocean
leatherback sea turtle on beach with the sun rising in the background
blonde woman in wet suit measuring leatherback sea turtle on beach
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2025 Coastal Lecture Series

Explore captivating topics like leatherback sea turtles, the health of Lake Okeechobee, conserving the Indian River Lagoon, climate change, and groundbreaking scientific research happening right here in our region.

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