Scientists Deploy First Satellite Tag on a Leatherback Sea Turtle in Ecuador to Better Reveal Gaps in Ocean Protection

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By By Teresa TomassoniMar 30, 2026, 5:32 pm191 ptsTrendingTop
Tracking the turtle’s movements could help identify where high-risk fishing areas overlap with the critically endangered species. By Teresa Tomassoni Just after 3 a.m. on a recent Friday morning, a 4.5-foot-long leatherback sea turtle covered her freshly dug nest with sand, sweeping and packing it into place…

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