Ted - 2003

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Ted-the-Turtle update, 31 July 2003

Ted the Turtle's trek

Ted the Turtle is an adult male green turtle weighing about 138kg. He was released at Deception Bay on 24 August 2002 and swam back into Moreton Bay.

The red dots on the map below indicate Ted's location from clear readings taken from his tracking device. Dates shown on Ted's trek are in year/month/day format, i.e. 20020903 means 3 September 2002.

Since his release Ted has moved offshore into the bay. No clear readings have been recorded. His general whereabouts are denoted by the question mark symbol on the map below. Further updates will be provided once clear readings have been recorded.

Satellite fixes

Red dots on the map below will indicate the turtles location from clear readings taken from the tracking device. Dates shown on will be in year/month/day format, i.e. 20020917 means 17 September 2002.

Turtle transmitter sponsored by Seaworld Research and Rescue Foundation.