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🐢 Happy World Sea Turtle Day 🐢 The Leatherb

🐢 Happy World Sea Turtle Day 🐢

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only sea turtle commonly found in the waters off on Newfoundland and Labrador. 🌊

The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest reptile in the world!🌏
It can range in over 2 meters in length and weigh over 900 kilograms that's 1984.16 in pounds!

Since 2003 the species has since been designated as an endangered species under the Species at Risk Act. "The Species at Risk Act protects leatherback turtles: it is forbidden to kill, harm, harass, or take a live specimen. Moreover, the law forbids anyone to possess a turtle, dead or alive, or a part of a turtle."

If you see a Leatherback sea turtle please report it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada ⬇
To report sightings of marine mammals or turtles, contact:
Dr. Jack Lawson, Research Scientist
Marine Mammals Section
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, Canada A1C 5X1
Tel: (709)772-4423
E-mail: whalesighting@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Take a picture or shoot a video of the turtle.
Record the date, time, and, if possible, the position where the turtle was seen and send this information to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

#Seaturtles #Leatherbackturtle #Worldeaturtleday #Protectedspecies #Speciesatrisk

🐛🌱🌞 Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador a

🐛🌱🌞 Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 21st, 10:00 AM at Beaver/Hospital Pond for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! All ages are welcome.
Have you ever seen a strange plant or critter and wished you could ask a scientist what it was? iNaturalist is like having professors in your pocket! Want to learn more about iNaturalist and practice your nature identification skills?
Register using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScHrVKf5KS.../viewform...

#inaturalist #BioBlitz #NatureNL #Bonavista #ExploreNL #Biodiveristy

🐛Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 g

🐛Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 grade 6 classes at Mary Queen of Peace Elementary.

We learned about river ecosystems, what species live there; such as American eel and macroinvertebrate's.

We did a hands on activity where we all became river biologists. Each student conducted their own stream assessment where they sampled, identified each species, sorted, and completed data analysis comparing data trends.

This is part of a 3 year wetland project funded by @fisheriesoceanscan

#Biodiverity #Newfoundlandandlabrador #wetlands #AERF #NatureNL

🥾 Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided

🥾 Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided hike in Spillars Cove. We will meet at the Klondike Trail Parking area. See the discussion section for map photos for parking descriptions. We are going to talk all things nature, view geological features, and hopefully spot some seabirds and whales! Pack those binoculars!!

For more details about this event, follow the event link below! 🌞

Nature NL would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation's Active NL grant for supporting our monthly guided walks/hikes

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LDSDH2hid/

#Guidedhike #ExploreNL #TourismNL #Bonavista #NatureNL #SpillarsCove

Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial

Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial University Botanical Garden Located in St.Johns, NL, hosts many types of natural wetland spaces?

While visiting our friends at the @mun_botanical_garden, We were able to observe this beautiful bog rosemary just about to bloom growing in a fen!

Fun fact: Bog rosemary is part of the Heath / Ericaceae family. Although it resembles rosemary, it does not have the same rosemary fragrance as our typical culinary rosemary, and you can't eat this species. 🌿

Thank you for having us @mun_botanical_garden 🪴

This video was created with the support from the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund @fisheriesoceanscan

#reels #scienceiscool #wetlands #explorenl #Newfoundland

Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Co

Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 5th at 10am In St.Shott's for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - Where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! This is a free event and all ages are welcome.
We will be meeting at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, making our way down towards the beach and St.Shott's River.
Have you ever seen a strange plant or critter and wished you could ask a scientist what it was? iNaturalist is like having professors in your pocket! Want to learn more about iNaturalist and practice your nature identification skills?

Register using the following link:
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#BioBlitz #iNaturlaist #NatureNL #StShotts #ExploreNL

Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, w

Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, we can protect our oceans to conserve it's biodiversity. 🌊💙

#WOD #worldoceansday #oceansciences #conservation #conserveoceans #oceanscanada #oceanweekcanada #natureNL

We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine.

We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine.institute today until 3 PM to celebrate World Oceans Day!

#worldoceansday #wodNL #marinemammals #marineinstitute #MI #NatureNL #oceansciences #exploreNL

Happy Pride Month from Nature NL! Nature does no

Happy Pride Month from Nature NL!

Nature does not discriminate. Our mission is nature for all, no matter how you identify. We foster a welcoming space for everyone to get out and enjoy nature! 💜🤎💛💚💙🧡🩷

#Nature #PrideMonth

Day 2 of 3 at the 2025 NL Habitat Conservation Wor

Day 2 of 3 at the 2025 NL Habitat Conservation Workshop hosted by @sam_stewardship . 🌏

Today we got hear from many valuable environmental industry leaders and make make wonderful connections. These types of event's are vital to working together to achieve environmental conservation goals.

During today's event, we got the opportunity to meet with Honorable Minister Lisa Dempster. Minister for the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture; and Government House Leader, Representing the District of Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair.

Photo description starting from the left: Nature NL Program Coordinator Alexis Cole, Nature NL Executive Director Stephanie O'Quinn, Honorable Minister Lisa Dempster, and Nature NL Conservation Intern Tristin Clarke.

#conservationgoals #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #NatureNL

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