Satellite Tracking Monitors Amputated Sea Turtle’s Journey
Veterinary staff at Florida’s Loggerhead Marinelife Center use satellite tracking to monitor an amputated Kemp’s ridley turtle, Amelie, as she is released into the Atlantic near Miami‑Fort Lauderdale, gaining insight into survival of limb‑lost turtles.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 26, 2026 —
Veterinary staff at Florida’s Loggerhead Marinelife Center are using satellite tracking to monitor the journey of an amputated Kemp’s ridley turtle, Amelie, after her release into the Atlantic Ocean near Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
The turtle, Amelie, had undergone amputation, and her release back into the wild provides an opportunity for researchers to gain insight into the survival of limb-lost turtles.
By utilizing satellite tracking, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center aims to gather data on Amelie’s movements and behavior, contributing to a better understanding of the challenges faced by turtles with amputations.
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