I call out, pointing to the right side of the boat. A teeny black head pokes out of the water. Becky records the location, and the hatchling dives down again. Only recently has tracking tiny turtles been made possible through improved technology. The transmitter we are using today on this hatchling is no bigger than my finger.
Scientists know little about where hatchlings go once they hit the sea.
A few hours later, we are sunbaked, thirsty and ready to see dry land. Ed reaches over the side with his hand and grabs tortuguita, bringing her back on board. Time for a break. Everyone jumps overboard for a refreshing swim. On the way back in, Becky plots the hatchlings' movements on a map.