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Currently Tracking:
Toro, the Male Loggerhead
Toro is an adult male loggerhead sea turtle that we encountered at our research site near Big Pine Key, FL on September 11th, 2025. This IRG study site is home to a unique, high-density foraging ground for adult male loggerheads. Our project focuses on tracking the movements and behavior of adult males that rely on this shallow seagrass habitat. Check out the map below to follow along with Toro’s live journey!
Note: If you notice Toro tracking on land, it’s due to the reception of his tag. Rest assured; he is in the water where he belongs.
Simply Southern Partnership:
2026: Big Pine Key, Male Loggerheads
In 2026, we continued our partnership with Simply Southern, returning to our research site near Big Pine Key, Florida to satellite tag adult male loggerhead sea turtles. The purpose of this project is to study the movement and behavior patterns of adult male loggerheads that utilize this shallow seagrass habitat. This project is a partnership with Simply Southern and their Turtle Tracker Collection. You can track our turtles’ LIVE movements by purchasing adorable merchandise that directly supports sea turtle research and conservation! Shop this collection HERE.
2025: Hutchinson Island, Loggerheads
In 2025, we continued our partnership with Simply Southern, expanding our efforts to satellite tagging loggerhead sea turtles along the coast of Hutchinson Island, Florida. The purpose of this project is to study the movement and behavior patterns of recaptured loggerheads that utilize the coastal waters near our St. Lucie Site. As part of Simply Southern’s Turtle Tracker Collection, you can track our turtles’ LIVE movements by purchasing adorable merchandise that directly supports sea turtle research and conservation! Shop this collection HERE.
2024: Big Pine Key, Male Loggerheads
In 2024, we had the incredible opportunity to satellite tag five male loggerhead sea turtles at our research site near Big Pine Key, Florida. The purpose of this project is to study the movement and behavior patterns of adult male loggerheads that utilize this shallow seagrass habitat. This project is a partnership with Simply Southern and their Turtle Tracker Collection. You can track our turtles’ LIVE movements by purchasing adorable merchandise that directly supports sea turtle research and conservation! Shop this collection HERE.
