Quick answer
Leatherback Sea Turtles are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — habitat loss, hunting, and climate change are among the main threats.
Conservation status
IUCN listing: Vulnerable.
Main threats
Habitat fragmentation, poaching, conflict with people, and prey decline affect wild populations.
How to help
Support reputable conservation groups and avoid products that drive habitat destruction.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the leatherback sea turtle?
See our full leatherback sea turtle profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
This page is researched from established zoological references including IUCN Red List data and our full leatherback sea turtle species profile.