Loggerhead sea turtles, found in temperate oceans, are vulnerable and face conservation challenges despite rarely nesting in Washington.
Category: Marine & Coastal
Common Loon
The Common Loon is a beautiful, large diving bird that symbolizes wilderness, faces conservation challenges, and holds cultural significance across North America.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The Leatherback sea turtle, an endangered species, migrates widely and faces significant threats leading to a global population decline.
Tufted Puffin
Once an active region for the tufted puffin, now there only a few remaining nesting sites in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the northern pacific coast islands.
Western Snowy Plover
The western snowy plover is endangered in Washington. There are less than 100 individuals in the state.
