Track Your Sea Turtle’s Epic Ocean Journey – All from Your Phone!
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Want to track a real sea turtle’s journey across the ocean? You can — right from your phone.
There are a few ways to do this, from buying a tracking bracelet to using free websites and apps. I’ve tested several options, and in this post I’ll break down the best ones — including my personal favorite, which lets you follow a specific turtle by name.
Here’s how to get started.
Quick Comparison:
- Fahlo Bracelet — Track a specific turtle by name, get a bracelet, supports conservation. ~$15-17.
- TrackTurtles.com — Free to browse, 18,000+ locations, optional turtle adoption.
- Sea Turtle Conservancy — Free educational maps, optional adoption with updates.
- iSeaTurtle App — Report your own sightings (Texas coast only).
Track A Real Sea Turtle With Each Bracelet!
Learn Name
You get to learn your sea turtle’s name, size, age. Also a picture!
Enjoy Stories
Enjoy the story of your sea turtle, where it came from, where is it going?
Follow Me
You get to follow the sea turtle’s journey on an interactive tracking map!
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sea turtle tracking options
You can now track sea turtles’ ocean journeys right from your phone, thanks to various innovative apps and websites dedicated to marine conservation. Here’s how you can get involved and what options are available:
1. The Fahlo Sea Turtle Tracking Bracelet – My Favorite
This is the option I personally use and recommend.
When you buy a Fahlo bracelet, you get assigned a real sea turtle — with a name, photo, and backstory. You also get a QR code that links to an interactive map where you can track their location.
My turtle is named PopTart. She’s a loggerhead who was released from Florida’s Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. I’ve watched her swim around the Bahamas, loop up the Gulf Stream, and travel hundreds of miles. Every time I check the app, she’s somewhere new.
The bracelet itself is beaded with a small turtle charm — looks good and feels meaningful. Plus, 10% of every sale goes directly to Sea Turtle Conservancy.
The bracelet costs around $15-17 — I break down the full pricing in my post on how much it costs to track a sea turtle.
If you want a personal connection to a real turtle (and not just a donation receipt), this is the best way to do it.
Not sure if these bracelets are legit? I wrote a full breakdown of how to spot scam sites vs real ones.
For a deeper look at how Fahlo works, check out my full Fahlo bracelet review.
2. TrackTurtles.com
This website lets you follow sea turtles that have been tagged with satellite transmitters. There are over 18,000 recorded locations!
You can literally see the paths they take as they migrate. What’s awesome is that you can also adopt a turtle and help fund more research. Adopting one gives you updates about your turtle, which is a pretty neat way to contribute.
3. Sea Turtle Conservancy
If you’re more into learning as you track, the Sea Turtle Conservancy is perfect. They offer an educational program with regularly updated maps showing where the turtles are headed.
You can adopt a turtle here too, and your donation goes directly to funding research on endangered turtles. It’s a great way to help and learn at the same time!
This Hilarious Turtle Book Might Know Your Pet Better Than You Do
Let’s be real—most turtle care guides feel like reading a textbook written by a sleep-deprived zookeeper.
This one’s not that.
Told from the snarky point of view of a grumpy, judgmental turtle, 21 Turtle Truths You’ll Never Read in a Care Guide is packed with sarcasm, sass, and surprisingly useful insights.
And hey—you don’t have to commit to the whole thing just yet.
Grab 2 free truths from the ebook and get a taste of what your turtle really thinks about your setup, your food choices, and that weird plastic palm tree.
It’s funny, it’s honest, and if you’ve ever owned a turtle who glares at you like you’re the problem—you’ll feel seen.
Snuggle a Plush. Track a Turtle.
🧸 + 🌊 = 🐢 A toy that connects you to real sea turtles in the wild.
Meet Your Turtle
Scan the tag to meet your real sea turtle. Learn its name, species, and see a real photo!
Follow the Journey
Watch your turtle swim across the ocean using the 3D tracking map. It’s like a sea adventure in your pocket.
Support Wildlife
Every plush supports turtle conservation efforts through the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Click Here & Use Coupon Code: THETURTLEHUB20 For A 20% Discount! (Your hug helps a turtle.)
4. iSeaTurtle App
Now, this app is different but equally exciting. The iSeaTurtle App is designed for citizen scientists, like you and me, to report sea turtle sightings along the Texas coast. It was created by Texas A&M University and is super easy to use.
If you live near the coast or ever visit, you can log your sightings and contribute to real scientific data. Imagine spotting a turtle in real life and helping researchers understand more about their movements!
How to Get Started
If you want my recommendation: get a Fahlo bracelet. It’s the most personal way to track a sea turtle, and you’re directly supporting conservation. Use code THETURTLEHUB20 for 20% off.
If you just want to browse turtle tracks for free, check out TrackTurtles.com or Sea Turtle Conservancy’s maps.
And if you live near the Texas coast, download the iSeaTurtle app — you can log real sightings and contribute to research.
Whatever you choose, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself. These turtles travel thousands of miles, and now you can follow along.
This also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves the ocean — instead of generic jewelry, they get their own turtle to track.
About Author
Muntaseer Rahman started keeping pet turtles back in 2013. He also owns the largest Turtle & Tortoise Facebook community in Bangladesh. These days he is mostly active on Facebook.
