Sea Turtles

We share jurisdiction of marine turtles with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Sightings and strandings of turtles listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the region are rare, and there are no breeding beaches in California, Oregon, or Washington. However, encounters may occur. Please report a dead, injured, or stranded sea turtle by calling: 1-866-767-6114. Additional species information is provided below.

ESA-Listed Sea Turtles

Critical Habitat Designation for Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles

• News release
• Federal Register Notice

Species in the Spotlight Initiative - Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles

• Five-Year Action Plan