Pinpointing the location of sea otter populations, versus green crabs. Research coordinator Kerstin Wasson, Ph.D., says the modeling seems to confirm the trend, more otters, fewer crabs.

Green sea turtles are less common than loggerheads in the area. Dellora, originally tagged in 2015, has been observed returning to the area multiple times.

“Once a sea turtle is wedged between the rocks, it’s impossible for them to get out without human help,” Mary Kay Skoruppa with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.

New research estimates that approximately 60 tonnes of plastic debris discarded in the ocean reside within female green turtles at any given time.

If you see a stranded manatee or sea turtle in state waters call the FWC Wildlife Alert hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). Close Ad To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your phone, you need the 10 Tampa Bay app.