Overview

• Jorge, a 60-year-old loggerhead sea turtle, was released into the Atlantic Ocean on April 11, 2025, after spending over 40 years in captivity.
• Equipped with a satellite telemetry device, Jorge has traveled 864 km northward in 18 days, reaching La Paloma, Uruguay, as of April 29, 2025.
• The reintegration project was a collaborative effort involving the Municipality of Mendoza, Mar del Plata Aquarium, and Conicet researchers, requiring a three-year rehabilitation process.
• Jorge’s movements are monitored daily via Doppler satellite tracking, providing unprecedented insights into adult male loggerhead migratory behavior.
• While adapting well to the wild, Jorge faces ongoing risks, including fishing bycatch, vessel strikes, and plastic pollution in the ocean.