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Who We Are
The Leatherback Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to protect leatherback sea turtles and other endangered marine species through research, education, and advocacy. We focus on reducing fisheries bycatch, advancing marine protected areas, and championing the Rights of Nature. As flagship species, sea turtles help us spotlight the urgent threats facing our ocean and inspire action to protect them.
Our Work
The Leatherback Project conducts interdisciplinary research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting leatherback sea turtles and other threatened marine species. Our work addresses key drivers of population decline, including fisheries bycatch and habitat degradation. We collaborate with scientists, policymakers, and coastal communities to promote evidence-based solutions such as marine protected area implementation and the recognition of Nature’s legal rights. By using sea turtles as sentinel species, we investigate broader ecological changes and advocate for sustainable ocean stewardship grounded in science.

Leatherback Sea Turtles Have Rights.
We're Here to Protect Them.
Explore the impact we've made thanks to your support.
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