The proposal has already encountered local hurdles.

University of Miami scientists are combining GPS tracking and vessel data to determine where and when loggerhead sea turtles may be most vulnerable to strikes.

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Virginia Key, Fl. — University of Miami scientists are tracking loggerhead sea turtles in Biscayne Bay to better understand where their movements overlap with vessel traffic, information that could help reduce the risk of boat strikes in one of Florida’s busiest marine environments. The project is led by Chris Long and Mitch Rider of the Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric, and Earth Science’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS). It is supported by a grant from the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate Grants Program, which funds research, conservation and education initiatives benefiting Florida sea turtles. Why it matters Sea turtles in Miami-Dade County face an elevated risk of injury or death from vessel strikes, particularly in Biscayne Bay, where high numbers of turtles and boaters share the water. Conservation and outreach efforts are limited by a lack of detailed information about where and when turtles are most vulnerable. During fieldwork completed in late August, the researchers fitted five loggerhead sea turtles with high-resolution Fastloc GPS tags capable of recording depth. The instruments will provide information about the turtles’ movements, habitat use and the amount of time they spend near the surface, where they are more exposed to passing...