STC Turtle Tracker vs TurtleOps

Follow real sea turtles – Koa, Donna Shello, Haven, and dozens more – as they navigate thousands of miles across the world's oceans. Watch their journeys unfold in real time, learn their stories, and become part of the effort to protect them. The Turtle Tracker app connects you directly to sea turtles fitted with satellite transmitters by researchers and conservationists. These aren't simulations – they're real animals, tracked as they migrate between feeding grounds, traverse ocean currents, and return to nest on the beaches where they were born. Get to know each turtle Every turtle has a name, a history, and a journey worth following. See where they were released, how far they've traveled, and what they've been up to. Add your favorites and check in as their tracks grow across the map. Watch migrations unfold Explore detailed route maps showing each turtle's path from release to their latest ping. See the distances they cover – sometimes thousands of miles – and the speeds they maintain across the open ocean. Stay updated The home feed shows you which turtles moved recently, highlights the week's top travelers, and keeps you connected to what's happening in real time. Go Premium to support sea turtle conservation Upgrade to unlock leaderboards, exclusive features, and – most importantly – directly fund the research and protection efforts that keep these animals safe. Every subscription helps Sea Turtle Conservancy continue its work. Why it matters Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth and vital indicators of ocean health. Whether they thrive or vanish says something profound about our ability to share this planet with other species. Sea Turtle Conservancy, founded in 1959 by world-renowned naturalist Dr. Archie Carr, is the world's oldest sea turtle research and conservation organization. Your engagement — and your support — helps continue over six decades of work protecting these remarkable animals. Important links: https://conserveturtles.org/terms-of-use/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://conserveturtles.org/privacy-policy/

TurtleOps is a professional field tool for sea turtle monitoring and conservation. Built for nighttime beach surveys, multi-volunteer teams, and research-grade data. Designed for conservation organizations, research teams, and authorized volunteers participating in permitted sea turtle monitoring programs. • Dark, red-light interface optimized to preserve night vision in the field • Structured turtle encounter forms with three-state tag inspection, PIT barcode scanning, photo capture, and GPS-tagged observations • Offline-first: drafts auto-save and sync when coverage returns • Multi-organization support with role-based access and Row-Level-Security data isolation • Bob, an in-app AI assistant for turtle lookups, research notes, and live weather/tide/moon context • Auto-generated one-page PDF report for every observation, emailed to your team • Survey session tracking with check-in / check-out, team activity feed, and Beach Chat for coordination • Photos saved locally with iOS Files app access for redundant backup