Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys kempii
Peconic & Gardiners Bay
The world's most endangered sea turtle. Juveniles feed in Peconic and Gardiners Bay in summer; cold-stunned turtles wash up on bay beaches each November.
Best months
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- Best time of day
- Daytime bay trips
- How to see
- Spot from kayak; report strandings to NY Marine Rescue (631-369-9829).
- Operator
- NY Marine Rescue Center
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Accessibility
- Varies by vessel
- Responsible viewing
- Never touch; federal endangered species.
- Weather / sea state
- Calm bay conditions.