Amelie the Amputee Turtle Tracked by Space Tech

0:00It's March 26. From every corner of the globe, this is Global News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Veterinarians at the Loggerhead Marine I've Center in Juno Beach, Florida are teaming up with space tech to track sea turtles they've rehabbed after. Losing limbs. They're using satellite tags glued to the turtle shells to monitor how well these amputees adapt back in the ocean. One standout case is, MLE. A rare Kim's really turtle rescued seven weeks ago with a severe injury. MLE got surgery to fix her wound, treatment for pneumonia, and when she was strong enough, the team released her into the Atlantic with a tracker. An ultrasound even showed she's developing eggs, which makes following her path extra important for conservation. Staff at the center say it's thrilling to watch these tough survivors thrive. Research director Sarah Hirsch notes they've seen three limb turtles on nesting beaches before. Now they want details on diving and migration. Habits. Omelie is the fourth amputee they're tracking this way.

1:02One earlier release, a turtle named Piari, has already swam nearly 700 miles since January. The tags work with a saltwater switch that kicks in when the turtle surfaces to breathe, sending location data to satellites. You can check real-time maps of Emily and others on the Loggerhead Marine I've Center website, helping everyone see how these rehab turtles are. Boosting wild populations.