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Callie Veelenturf (The Leatherback Project), Fundacion Reina Laud
Ecuador
May 26, 2026
Verified: May 26, 2026
"Scientists tagged a nesting leatherback turtle named Lucero in Ecuador. The eastern Pacific subpopulation has declined by 98% due to bycatch. Data from the tag will help inform conservation policies and reduce fishing conflicts."