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Tracking

Argus

Argus is a juvenile green sea turtle rescued in July, 2016, 3 miles north of the 7 mile bridge in Marathon, where she was found with a trap line and buoy entangled around her rear flipper.  Argus was taken to the Turtle Hospital for treatment. Argus’ body and eyes were covered in Fibropapilloma tumors. Argus’s treatment included two tumor removal surgeries, broad spectrum antibiotics, anti-parasitic medications, vitamins, and a healthy diet of squid and greens. Argus is strong and tumor free, with a weight of 75 lbs and a shell length of 67.9 cm, and is taking part in the 2017 Tour de Turtles.

Most recent location date: November 19, 2017

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Migration Map

Hover over location circle to view date, and over the turtle icon to view most recent date.

Cumulative distance traveled: 1,093 km (679 miles)
Distance covered since last location: 2.23 km (1.38 miles)
Average speed since release: 0.38 kph (0.24 mph)
Average speed since last location: 0.09 kph (0.06 mph)
Time since last location update: 72,082 hours
Time tracked: 121 days

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On average, transmitters will send signals for around 1 year from the time the turtle is released. Sometimes it can be 2 years, and sometimes it can be less than a year. The turtle icon location point represents the most recent location received for this turtle. It is not uncommon for a transmitter to skip a day or two due to the turtle’s behavior or biofouling on the transmitter or antenna. This map is automatically updated with new points as soon as they are received by the Sea Turtle Conservancy. If the most recent point is more than two months old, then the transmitter is most likely no longer working.

The presentation of data here is for educational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute publication, and the researchers who contributed this data retain all intellectual property rights. Map, materials, images or data may NOT be used without permission. Use of this map, material, images, or data for any purpose (including, but not limited to, reproduction and distribution) without the written consent of the Sea Turtle Conservancy or the researcher/institute contributing the data is prohibited.

Map created by Mapotic for Sea Turtle Conservancy. Data and Map © STC (unless otherwise noted)

**SCAM ALERT!** If you have been offered a STC tracked turtle by purchasing something from Bela Wonder, MyTurtleProject, Mahola, Tidalia, Earth Lives, Ocean Lives, Ocean Project.co (not to be confused with ‘The Ocean Project’), Blue Ocean, Turtle’s Journey, Wildlife Team, Wildlife Mission, Wildlife Charm, or Ocean Better, they have used Sea Turtle Conservancy’s turtle tracking information without our permission. The one exception is ‘Fahlo (previously called Wildlife Collections),’ which has an exclusive partnership with STC involving our tracked turtles.