Satellite tracking the secret lives of vulnerable juvenile Loggerhead sea turtles off Morocco’s Coast

By Stephen G. Dunbar, PhD, Chaimaa Rhattas, Saida Bouzid, Abderrahim Chiaar, and Imane TAI
Backed by Amy Hopkins, Rick Rogers, Fran Dever, Gerald Rezes, Rodney Lewis, David Lang, and Denny Luan
Redlands, California
BiologyEcology
$500
Raised of $25,990 Goal
2%
Ended on 4/16/26
Campaign Ended
  • $500
    pledged
  • 2%
    funded
  • Finished
    on 4/16/26

Methods

Summary

Transmitters will be attached following established ethical tagging protocols approved by NOAA and regional wildlife authorities. Fastloc GPS technology enables precise location fixes with minimal energy use, ensuring reliable tracking over extended periods. Data will be transmitted via the Argos satellite network, downloaded monthly, and analyzed using GIS tools to produce detailed movement maps.

Protocols

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