Dermochelyidae Collection

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female, returning to sea after laying eggs in nest on beach, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Two Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings moving across beach towards sea after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling, swimming vigorously across a rainwater pool toward the sea just after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female, in shallow river, trying to find her way back to the sea after laying eggs on a sandbar, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female returning to sea after laying eggs, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Leatherback Turtle Hatchling (Dermochelys coriacea) crossing a beach towards the sea at sunrise, Cayenne, French Guiana, July

Leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, side view

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Witness the incredible journey of the Dermochelyidae, also known as the Leatherback turtle. This majestic species, represented by a female Dermochelys coriacea, returns to the sea after meticulously laying her eggs in a nest on the sandy beaches of Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island in Trinidad & Tobago. The Caribbean backdrop adds an enchanting touch to this natural spectacle. In another scene filled with wonder and awe, a newly emerged hatchling bravely navigates its way across a rainwater pool towards its ultimate destination - the vast ocean. With determination in its tiny flippers, this young Leatherback turtle embarks on an adventure that will shape its future. Not far away from these courageous hatchlings, two more Leatherbacks make their debut onto the beach's surface. Leaving their cozy nests behind them, they embark on their own perilous journey towards the beckoning sea. Their small bodies carry within them immense strength and resilience. Back at Grande Riviere's shores yet again stands another female Dermochelys coriacea; she has fulfilled her duty of laying eggs and now seeks solace in her return to familiar waters. Her graceful presence reminds us of nature's remarkable ability to nurture life and ensure survival against all odds. As dawn breaks over Trinidad Island's horizon, we witness a breathtaking sunrise mirrored by a lone Leatherback turtle hatchling crossing the beach towards its destined home -the sea. In this magical moment where light meets darkness, hope shines brightly for these magnificent creatures. The challenges faced by these endangered turtles are not limited to land alone; even shallow rivers can pose obstacles during their quest for survival. We find ourselves empathizing with one such determined female who struggles through unfamiliar terrain while desperately seeking her path back to freedom amidst sandbars at Grande Riviere. Let us not forget that beyond Trinidad & Tobago lies Apo Island Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary in Negros Oriental, Philippines – a sanctuary where these incredible creatures find solace.