Leatherback sea turtles nest occasionally on the beach at Canaveral National
Seashore. The leatherback is an endangered species of sea turtle and is one of
the largest in the world. It can grow to be over 6 feet long and weigh over
1,000 pounds.
Image ID: line1776, NOAA's America's Coastlines Collection Location: Florida, Canaveral National Seashore Photographer: Courtesy of NPS - Canaveral National Seashore