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Nature Newfoundland and Labrador
An organization of people just like you who care about nature in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Hikes, workshops, birding, and public talks!
๐ข Happy World Sea Turtle Day ๐ข![]()
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The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only sea turtle commonly found in the waters off on Newfoundland and Labrador. ๐![]()
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The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest reptile in the world!๐![]()
It can range in over 2 meters in length and weigh over 900 kilograms that's 1984.16 in pounds!![]()
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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."![]()
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If you see a Leatherback sea turtle please report it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada โฌ![]()
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. Johnโs, NL, Canada A1C 5X1![]()
Tel: (709)772-4423![]()
E-mail: [email protected]![]()
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.![]()
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#Seaturtles #Leatherbackturtle #Worldeaturtleday #Protectedspecies #Speciesatrisk
๐๐ฑ๐ 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:![]()
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#inaturalist #BioBlitz #NatureNL #Bonavista #ExploreNL #Biodiveristy
We are very pleased to share with you all that we were able to extend Tristin's internship placement by 12 weeks with the support of funding ECO Canadaanada๐ Welcome Tristin!![]()
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Tristin will be with us for the next 4 weeks as a Conservation Intern. He is in his third year in Marine Environmental Technology, graduating in June.![]()
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"I have always had a passion for writing and researching conservation efforts, including topics such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Canada and eelgrass restoration in Newfoundland. I have always had an intrigue in the conservation of our environment, and sustainability of the planet, so living on an island was an easy connection to make to the Marine Environmental program. My hobbies include PC building, writing, and fishing."![]()
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#NatureNL #ConservationIntern
๐Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 grade 6 classes at Mary Queen of Peace Elementary. ![]()
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We learned about river ecosystems, what species live there; such as American eel and macroinvertebrate's. ![]()
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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.![]()
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This is part of a 3 year wetland project fundeFisheries and Oceans Canadansc#biodiveritye#newfoundlandandlabradorr#wetlandsl#aerf##naturenlureNL
๐ฅพ 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!!![]()
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For more details about this event, follow the event link below! ๐![]()
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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![]()
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Event LSpillars Cove Point Hike2h#GuidedHiked#explorenlo#tourismnli#bonavistav#naturenlu#spillarscovesCove
