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.
Critical Habitat Designation for Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles
Species in the Spotlight Initiative - Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles