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Sea Turtles

A leatherback turtle, known for its leathery carapace, swims on the surface of the ocean. An adult can get up to six feet long and weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. Photo: NOAA

Three sea turtle species (leatherback, loggerhead, and green) occur infrequently within Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Of these, the leatherback sea turtle is the most likely to occur.

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Green Sea Turtle

All three species are listed under the Endangered Species Act. Sea turtles use the sanctuary for foraging but breed in tropical habitats.