Noelia

Uruguay Oceanic Loggerheads

A project of Fisheries Bycatch Research Group.

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Species: Loggerhead
Life Stage: Sub-Adult
Gender: Unknown
Release Date: 2008-05-26 00:00:00
Release Location: SW Atlantic
Last Location: 2009-10-26 00:00:00

Background

This turtle was captured on a Uruguayan pelagic longline vessel operating in the SW Atlantic within Uruguayan waters. Noelia was hooked in the tongue. A PNOFA scientific observer was able to remove the hook and release her in good condition. Noelia was named after a fisherman's daughter and measured 60 cm CCL x 60 cm CCW.