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- 1Loggerhead sea turtle Ossie returned to the ocean●Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases loggerhead sea turtle ‘Ossie’ back into ocean
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center has released a loggerhead sea turtle named Ossie back into the ocean. The rehabilitation and release marks the end of the turtle's time in the center's care. Local residents have been following the story warmly, with many welcoming the successful return of the animal to its natural habitat off 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 Biscayne Bay, Florida face the greatest risk of being struck by vessels. By following turtle movements and overlaying them with boat traffic patterns, researchers identified high-risk zones that could inform speed limits and conservation measures in the busy waterway.