Tour de Turtles

About the Program

Founded in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, The Tour de Turtles is a fun educational journey through the science, research and geography of sea turtle migration using satellite telemetry. With the help of sponsors and organizational partners, this event follows the migration of sea turtles, representing four different species and their journey from nesting beaches to their favorite foraging grounds.

Our 2026 Season Champion

Girl Power, a juvenile green sea turtle, was rescued in the Upper Keys on March 10, 2026, where she was found entangled in fishing line, unable to swim normally, and carrying a heavy load of fibropapilloma (FP) tumors. She had also ingested fishing line, which required careful removal. Girl Power has beaten the odds with an outstanding transformation and has made a full recovery — and has even been cleared for release.

Girl Power’s treatment at The Turtle Hospital included disentanglement, wound care, multiple tumor‑removal surgeries, chemotherapy eye drops, broad‑spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, and a healthy diet of greens and mixed seafood. She was later fitted with a satellite transmitter and released as The Turtle Hospital’s official entrant in Tour de Turtles, where her migration can be followed through satellite telemetry

Click here to view Girl Power’s patient page

Preparing for the race

Girl Power, like any athlete, has been practicing her swimming ready to get back out into the ocean. She will be fitted with a small satellite transmitter tag to the back of her shell with water resistant and turtle safe marine epoxy to secure the device.

Ready… Set… Go!

On July 10th on Sombrero Beach, in the heart of the Florida Keys we celebrated the release of our champion sea turtle Girl Power as she begins her next adventure out to sea tumor free and fishing line free. Guests from far and wide lined the beach to cheer Girl Power on, along with her rescuers to wish her one last goodbye. Thank you to the Sea Turtle Conservancy for hosting this race and further spreading awareness to the conservation of sea turtles.

How to stay up to date

We will follow Gril Power’s journey and post both on our Facebook and Instagram with updates. You can also follow her journey online at Girl Powers Adventures

To learn more about the Tour de Turtles and the latest of the race results click the link to view the page
The Sea Conservancy: Tour de Turtles