Tracking Lucero: Scientists follow a rare Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle
PolicyTuesday, May 26, 2026Mongabay

Tracking Lucero: Scientists follow a rare Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle

Researchers are tracking a rare Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle, named Lucero, to gather crucial data on the species, which faces a declining population of fewer than 1,000 individuals. The study aims to improve conservation efforts along their nesting sites from Mexico to Ecuador.

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