DIGBY, N.S.—A distinguished sea turtle whose global travels deepened scientists’ understanding of leatherback biology has died, say federal fisheries officials. Researchers were “saddened to confirm” Tuesday that an adult female sea turtle found near Digby, N.S., in August was, in fact, Red Rockette, though the cause of death remains undetermined. People were able to follow her travels through blog posts by the Canadian Sea Turtle Network. Article Continued BelowKathleen Martin of the Canadian Sea Turtle Network said her heart sank when she learned the identity of the turtle found on a secluded Nova Scotia beach this summer. Red Rockette herself had a hook in her shoulder when James’ team encountered her in 2014.

Source: thestar September 26, 2018 20:37 UTC