Tour de Turtles

2024 Season

About the Program

Founded in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, The Tour de Turtles is a fun educational journey through the science, research and geography of sea turtle migration using satellite telemetry. With the help of sponsors and organizational partners, this event follows the migration of sea turtles, representing four different species and their journey from nesting beaches to their favorite foraging grounds.

Our Champion

Roseleigh, a juvenile green sea turtle was rescued off Islamorada March 20th where she was found floating, unable to dive with a heavy load of Fibropapillomatosis (FP) tumors and entangled in fishing line. Roseleigh has beaten the odds with an outstanding transformation, she has made a full recovery,

Roseleigh’s treatment at The Turtle Hospital included disentanglement, wound care, tumor removal surgeries, broad spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, and a healthy diet of greens and mixed seafood.

Preparing for the race

Roseleigh, like any athlete, has been practicing her swimming ready to get back out into the ocean. She will be fitted with a small satellite transmitter tag to the back of her shell with water resistant and turtle safe marine epoxy to secure the device.

Ready.. Set.. Go!

 Join us Friday, August 2nd on Sombrero Beach, in the heart of the Florida Keys as we celebrate the release of our champion sea turtle Roseleigh as she begins her next adventure at sea tumor free. The Turtle Hospital ambulance will arrive with Roseleigh at 9:00 a.m. (EST) and release will be promptly at 9:30 a.m. (EST) See you there!

How to stay up to date

We will follow Roseleigh’s journey and post both on our Facebook and Instagram with updates. You can also follow her journey online at: http://www.tourdeturtles.org