Tracking Sea Turtle Migrations Supports Science and Education


Melbourne Beach, Fla. – On July 31st, Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) will deploy a loggerhead sea turtle outfitted with a satellite-transmitter from the Archie Carr National Wildlife as part of the second annual Tour de Turtles: A Sea Turtle Migration Marathon and everyone is invited to watch the event unfold at www.tourdeturtles.org starting at 8 a.m.

For at least three months, Tour de Turtles will follow ten individual sea turtles, using satellite-tracking technology, as they travel from their nesting beaches to unknown feeding grounds with the goal of being the first turtle to reach the 2,620 km distance.

With as few as one out of 1,000 hatchlings surviving to adulthood, sea turtle conservation must focus on combating human-caused threats through research and education. By tracking sea turtle migrations using satellites, scientists can learn more about these mysterious mariners and the best ways to ensure their protection. This knowledge helps researchers, conservationists and governing agencies make more informed decisions about sea turtle conservation methods and policies.

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