Sea Turtle Inc. Satellite Tracker
Why We Track Sea Turtles?
We envision a world with thriving sea turtle populations. To help make that a reality, our work doesn’t end when a turtle returns to the ocean. By outfitting select patients with satellite transmitters, we transform individual medical care into global applied research.
This tracking data is crucial for education and conservation, helping us understand exactly what these endangered sea turtles need to survive in the wild.
Help Us Tag the Next Sea Turtle
Satellite transmitters are one of the most powerful tools in sea turtle conservation, but they represent a major financial investment. Beyond the significant upfront cost of each tag, we also face ongoing satellite data fees. We rely entirely on public support to fund this critical applied research.
This tracking data is crucial for education and conservation, helping us understand exactly what these endangered sea turtles need to survive in the wild.
Track Our Released Patients Live
Updated every Monday
From South Padre Island, Texas to the world, follow the ocean journeys of our rehabilitated sea turtles. Every ping on this map represents a second chance at life and a vital piece of sea turtle research.
Arlen
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Stuck in the jetties AND laying eggs at the same time?! Arlen the 266lb Loggerhead is the ultimate power mom. Our team rescued her and secured her 60 eggs all at once! She was officially released back to the wild on 6/12/26. Huge shoutout to the team for handling this incredible double duty rescue!
Anemone
Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
Meet Anemone! Her journey with Sea Turtle Inc. began on 8/20/25, after she was rescued from being trapped in the rocks on the beach side of the Isla Blanca jetties. She was treated for minor abrasions on her carapace, plastron, head, & left front flipper, but she quickly proved to be a fighter. Within weeks, Anemone was swimming beautifully, showing fantastic energy. After successfully completing her rehabilitation and regaining her full strength, she was released back into the wild on October 28, 2025.
Alyssa
Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
Meet Alyssa! Rescued on 12/14/25, from the Mansfield Jetties, this juvenile green sea turtle arrived with a fishhook in her left front flipper and moderate body abrasions. The Sea Turtle Inc. team safely removed the hook and treated her wounds, helping her quickly regain her strength. Thanks to her resilient spirit, Alyssa made a full recovery and was joyfully released back into the wild on February 6, 2026!
Bigoli
Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
Meet Bigoli! Arriving on 1/27/26, during the second day of a severe cold stun event, Bigoli faced a tough road to recovery with severe injuries to her neck and left front flipper. Our medical care team provided intensive care to treat her wounds & help her heal from the freeze. Showing incredible resilience over months of rehabilitation, Bigoli made a full recovery & was joyfully released back into the ocean on June 7, 2026!
Lil Boom
Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
Meet Lil Boom! Rescued on 1/3/26, from the channel side of the Isla Blanca jetties, this Atlantic Green sea turtle arrived with a minor hook wound on its left front flipper & minor abrasions on its carapace & plastron. The Sea Turtle Inc. team treated the injuries, leading to a smooth & speedy recovery. Lil Boom regained full strength in no time & was released back into the wild on 3/22/26!
Support The Next Release
Adopt A Patient
While our satellite tracked turtles are out exploring the ocean, our hospital on South Padre Island is continually providing vital medical care to newly rescued sea turtles. You can play a direct role in their rehabilitation journey!
By symbolically adopting a current resident, you help cover the costs of their daily medication, specialized diet, and intensive treatments.
Your support ensures they get the second chance they need to recover, return to the wild, and perhaps become our next tracked traveler.
