A significant initiative has been launched to address the declining populations of leatherback turtles in the Atlantic Ocean. This new alliance, known as the Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance, aims to implement conservation strategies.
The alliance is spearheaded by the University, bringing together a team of leading researchers and conservation experts dedicated to the cause.
The announcement coincided with World Sea Turtle Day, emphasizing the urgency of protecting these marine reptiles, which face numerous threats in their natural habitat.