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A basic map of Loggerhead Key An abandoned building on Loggerhead Key. Loggerhead Key is an uninhabited tropical island within the Dry Tortugas group of islands in the Gulf of Mexico. [3] At approximately 49 acres (19.8 hectares) in size, it is the largest island of the Dry Tortugas.
Sea turtles will move north during spring and summer seasons to more nutrient rich bodies of water. In fall and winter seasons, they will migrate back in a southward direction. [5] Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Sea turtles are considered ectothermic non-avian reptiles. Temperature has a major effect on both metabolic and physiological process of the ...
The Adelita tracking project provided the first proof of the trans-Pacific migration of loggerhead sea turtles. [6] [7] Adelita was also the first animal to swim across an ocean while being tracked by a satellite. [8] [9] The 9,000 mile journey of Adelita from Mexico to Japan was featured in the PBS Nature documentary Voyage of the Lonely ...
A rehabilitated sea turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach Wednesday morning. Willow, a subadult loggerhead, was set free in the area behind the Loggerhead ...
A 230-pound loggerhead sea turtle was returned to the ocean on Friday, February 18, after being found caught in a crab trap line and rehabilitated under the care of marine-life experts in the ...
As sea turtle nesting season comes to a close, Sarasota and Manatee counties see a shift in loggerhead nest numbers. Florida sees record increase in loggerhead turtle nests. How about Sarasota ...
The 1,035-acre (4.19 km 2) refuge was established in 1969, to protect the loggerhead and green sea turtles. It is administered as part of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. [2] Within the refuge is the 173-acre (0.70 km 2) Reed Wilderness Seashore Sanctuary, designated a National Natural Landmark in November 1967. [2] [3]
In 2014, Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff began partnering with other sea turtle organizations to rescue turtles accidentally hooked on fishing piers. [3] After spending time in critical sea turtle habitat around the world, staff realized that many of the issues faced by partners are greater than incidental capture alone.