Leatherback Turtle Research and Conservation

The video discusses the impact of climate change on leatherback sea turtles, highlighting the threats they face from rising sea levels and industrial fishing. It explains the turtles' migration patterns from Nova Scotia to Panama and the importance of Panama's beaches for nesting. The video details the process of tagging turtles with satellite transmitters to track their movements and gather data on their behavior, which helps researchers understand their migration routes and identify potential dangers.

What is one of the major threats to the habitats of leatherback sea turtles due to climate change?

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• More frequent storms

• Increased jellyfish population

• Rising sea levels

What is the primary diet of leatherback sea turtles?

• Seaweed

• Crustaceans

• Jellyfish

• Small fish

By what percentage have leatherback turtle numbers decreased in the last 40 years?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Where do leatherback turtles migrate to for nesting?

• Galapagos Islands

• Australia

• Panama

• Hawaii

What is the purpose of attaching satellite transmitters to leatherback turtles?

• To measure ocean temperatures

• To prevent them from getting lost

• To monitor their health

• To track their movements and behaviors

Why do researchers use red headlamps when working with nesting turtles?

• Red light helps in identifying turtle species

• Red light is brighter

• Red light is less disturbing to turtles

• Red light is more energy-efficient

How long can the latest generation satellite tag track a leatherback turtle?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

What behavior can researchers determine from the satellite data of leatherback turtles?

• Their feeding habits

• Their social interactions

• Their predator encounters

• Their nesting success

How do leatherback turtles protect their eggs after laying them?

• By moving them to a safer location

• By burying them in sand

• By covering them with seaweed

• By guarding them

How often do female leatherback turtles return to the beach to nest?

• Every five years

• Every year

• Every two to three years

• Every ten years