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A giant sea turtle got stranded. Now satellites are keeping an eye on him.

Published Oct 15 2021 at 4:45 PM GMT
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  • Volunteer crews in Massachusetts came to the rescue of this giant leatherback sea turtle spotted in Cape Cod.
  • Fortunately, the turtle appeared to be in good health and was released back into the ocean.
  • Satellite and acoustic tracking devices were also placed on the sea turtle, enabling researchers to monitor his migration patterns over the next five to ten years.




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  • Published Oct 15, 2021 4:45 PM GMT