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LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE SPOTTED OFF THE NAVARRE BEACH FISHING PIER !!! One of our NBSTCC Rescue Team Members was able to capture some awesome footage of a Leatherback Sea Turtle swimming by the Navarre Beach Pier this morning 🙂 🌊🐢 Did you know that the leatherback sea turtle is the largest species of turtle in the world? These incredible creatures can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and measure over 6 feet in length! Unlike other turtles, leatherbacks lack a hard shell; instead, their bodies are cove

Many sea turtle species can and do eat jellyfish. The leatherback turtle, in particular, is known for its gelatinivorous diet, primarily consisting of jellyfish and sea squirts. Some sea turtles, like flatback turtles, have a more diverse diet that includes both plants and animals, such as jellyfish, seaweed, shrimp, and crabs.Specialized Papillae: Turtles have spiny points (papillae) in their mouths and stomachs that help them to grip and move jellyfish down into their digestive system. Thick S