On the island of Cuttyhunk in Massachusetts, a rare leatherback turtle washed ashore, giving scientists and residents a glimpse of the largest turtle in the world. Word of the rare 500 pound turtle spread quick and people in the community and scientists all came to check it out. The turtle was badly decayed, and scientists weren't even able to tell for sure if it was a male or female. The turtle was tagged in the Caribbean and had most likely migrated with the jellyfish to the Eastern Seaboard. It most likely would've returned to the Caribbean where it was born.

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The Pesticide DDT was used during WWII to stop mosquitoes from
spreading diseases such as malaria. It was also used as an insecticide
for agriculture.

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For years the Leatherback turtle's travel patterns
have been anything but predictable. These sea voyagers are rarely found alive on
beaches and enjoy a life of ocean travels. Now, marine biologists are releasing
clues into the secret lives of these nomad turtles.

Minutes after hatching, male Leatherbacks enter
the water and will not return to the beach...ever. Females only become beached
when laying their eggs. The Leatherback is the world's largest living turtle
and can grow to a monstrous size.

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