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SPOT A KEMP'S RIDLEY?

SPOT A KEMP'S RIDLEY?

We’d love to hear about it! Share your underwater encounter, photos, or videos with our research team to help uncover where Kemp’s ridleys occur, how they use southeast Florida’s reef habitats, and how we can better protect this critically endangered species.

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Species* This field is required.Kemp’s ridleys are the smallest sea turtle species, with a broad head, short pointed beak, gray-green shell, and rounded shape. Not sure? Submit your photos and we’ll help identify it.
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Date* This field is required.When did you see the turtle?
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Time (EST)About what time did you observe the turtle?
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City* This field is required.Enter the Florida city of your sighting.
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Site/Reef* This field is required.What dive site, reef, or location did you see the turtle? (e.g., West Flower Garden, Pompano Beach Pier)
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Dive OperatorIf applicable, enter the name of the dive operator or boat you were diving with. This helps us recognize our participating dive partners.
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LatitudeIf available, enter the GPS latitude in decimal degrees to help us map your turtle sighting (e.g., 00.00000).
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LongitudeIf available, enter the GPS longitude in decimal degrees to help us map your turtle sighting (e.g., -00.00000).
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Turtle ActivityWhat was the turtle doing? Provides insight into Kemp’s ridley behavior and reef habitat use.
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Water Depth (ft)Approximately, how deep were you when you saw the turtle? Kemp’s ridleys may prefer certain depths.
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Water temperature (F)What was the water temperature when you saw the turtle? Seasonal water temperatures may influence where Kemp’s ridleys are found.
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Damage/EntanglementDid you notice any visible damage or signs of entanglement? Documenting injuries and threats helps us monitor Kemp’s ridleys.
Head damage
Shell damage
Flipper damage/Missing flipper
Entanglement (fishing gear or marine debris)
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Describe EntanglementPlease describe the entanglement you observed.
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Photo* This field is required.Do you have photos or videos of the turtle? Photos help us confirm the species and identify individual turtles.
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Upload PhotosUpload photos or screenshots of the turtle. Clear images help confirm species and identify individuals. Head, side-profile, and full-body views are especially helpful.
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Photo PermissionMay we share your images for research, education, conservation, or social media? Photo credit will be given using your Observer Name (next question).
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Observer NameOptional: Enter your preferred name if you would like credit for your observation or photos.
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Observer EmailOptional: Provide your email in case our research team has questions about your sighting.
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CommentsShare any additional details about your sighting.
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