In Brazil, the only area where regular leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nesting is known to occur is located on the northern coast of the state of Espírito Santo, in the municipal districts of Aracruz, Linhares and São Mateus, which hosts one of the smallest leatherback rookery in the world.

Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR2009

TAMAR
Mata de São João, Brazil

Temperature plays an important role in many aspects of reproduction for sea turtles, and their nesting season takes place during the warmest times of the year. Along the Brazilian coast, it takes place from September to March.

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Title: In Brazil, the only area where regular leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nesting is known to occur is located on the northern coast of the state of Espírito Santo, in the municipal districts of Aracruz, Linhares and São Mateus, which hosts one of the smallest leatherback rookery in the world.
Creator: Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR
Date Created: 2009
Location: Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brasil

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