@upwellturtles

Upwell Researcher and @harborbranch PhD student @des.aoki weighs a leatherback sea turtle after it nested on the beach (@loggerheadmarinelifecenter). Derek says was drawn to work with leatherbacks because “there is just something special about them. They are the biggest, most unique sea turtle species, and I am able to study aspects of the Florida nesting population that are not yet understood.” Photo by Dr. Heather Harris. #leatherback #seaturtle #research #conservation #florida #seaturtles #beach #nestingbeaches #biology #turtle #turtles #nesting