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Leatherback Turtles Migration, Eventually settle in coastal waters -…
Leatherback Turtles Migration
Habitat & Preferences
Prefer warm waters
Mediterranean
Caribbean
East Coast of North America
Not normally found in Irish waters
Water temperatures are too cold
Migration & Growth
Hatchlings leave nesting beaches in North America
Enter the North Atlantic Gyre
Route:
America → Europe → North Africa → America (via different currents)
Round trip may take many years
Growth:
Hatchlings grow several centimeters each year
Recent Sightings
Four leatherback turtles found in Irish waters
Possibly originated from North America
Genetic analysis needed to confirm
Round Trip Cycle
May circulate the North Atlantic Gyre several times
Eventually settle in coastal waters
Florida
Florida