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- 1Tybee Island center releases sea turtle Ossie back to ocean▼Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases loggerhead sea turtle ‘Ossie’ back into ocean
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center in Georgia has released Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, back into the ocean after a period in its care. Local outlet WTOC covered the release, which marks a success for the center's sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation work on the Georgia coast.
- 2GPS Tracking Study Maps Boat-Strike Risks for Loggerhead Turtles▼GPS Tracking Study Maps Vessel-Strike Risks for Loggerhead Turtles in Biscayne Bay
A new GPS tracking study has mapped where loggerhead turtles in Florida's Biscayne Bay face the greatest risk of being struck by boats. By following the turtles' movements, researchers identified areas where turtle activity overlaps with heavy vessel traffic, information that could guide speed limits and protections. The findings are drawing attention as boat strikes remain a leading cause of sea turtle deaths in Florida waters.