Loggerhead turtle tagging with National Geographic - Grau du Roi - France - July 21 to 22, 2009

mission effectuée

The organisation CESTMED takes care of Mediterranean turtles that have been hit by propellers or poisoned by plastic bags, easily mistaken for jellyfish. A loggerhead turtle will be equipped with a crittercam, provided by National Geographic and the logistical support of Antinea, in order to assess the re-adaptation of these turtles to their natural habitat after a period of captivity. The crew from Fleur de Passion will visit their hospital and participate in the release of turtles, some of which will be fitted with tags, allowing scientists to observe their activities. Partners: National Geographic / C.E.S.T.M.E.D / Seaquarium (Grau du Roi)

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Position : 43'32'04' N - 04'07'11' E
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The daily videos of the mission

Recovery of the Crittercam

  • July 21, 2009
  • Alexandra Barbot, 35 years old, Responsable d'expédition

The turtle has been released successfully. A few hours later, it is time to start searching for the radio signal which will enable us to follow the animal and recover the Crittercam once it is detached from the turtle.

Alexandra Barbot answers questions from the television team and explains what we hope to understand with the data gained from video-tagging this turtle.

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Diaporama. The photos of the mission