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Good news from Crucita, Ecuador.

1 verified story from Crucita, Ecuador, published November 11, 2026. It is filed under Animals. It is checked and linked to the original report.

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A leatherback sea turtle swims at the surface, one flipper lifted, with rings spreading in the water

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Crucita, Ecuador

A leatherback named Bella saw 134 of her eggs hatch in Ecuador

Simon Fraser University said eastern Pacific leatherbacks nested in record numbers on Ecuador beaches in the 2025-26 season. Bella alone produced a 91.8 percent hatch rate.

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