Sculpture of the giant leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) installed on Avenida Beira-Mar in Pontal do Sul, Pontal do Paraná, Paraná, Brazil. Photo: Prefeitura de Pontal do Paraná / Divulgação. Source: Folha do Litoral News (23 May 2023).
The giant turtle of Pontal do Sul is more than a photo spot. It’s a message carved in concrete — without care for the beach, there is no next generation. The sculpture represents Dermochelys coriacea, the leatherback turtle — the largest sea turtle in the world.
