Leatherback turtle

Oh! Cute little guy! I hope he makes it!

Wonderful photo

Hi Carly, cute hatchling! I don't think it's a leatherback though - leatherback hatchlings don't have a plated shell - and the lines running down the shell are much more distinct. (see http://www.frauleindi.com/images/Photos4Sale/a-LeatherbackHatchling.jpg). It may be a loggerhead - they have the three ridged scutes (plates) down the shell, and a thick neck. (http://animals.about.com/od/ethology/ig/Navigating-the-High-Seas/Three-Loggerhead-Hatchlings.htm) Also, just a quick note, turtles are reptiles, and even sea turtles need to breathe air. I've changed this to the reptile category. Thanks for posting this spotting - look forward to more!