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Satellite tracking map for a male loggerhead sea turtle

2018 (approx.)

Detailed Description

The satellite tracking map (yellow lines show satellite locations over time) of a male green sea turtle tagged in Dry Tortugas National Park, FL. The turtle made “looping” movements during summer breeding months south of the U.S. protected waters into international waters and in areas with shipping lanes and other marine traffic. Image credit: Google Earth

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.