We are a collaborative group of scientists using acoustic telemetry to track marine life.

East Coast of USA
Joined May 2017
Like many fish and turtle species, we’ve migrated! Our X account will no longer be updated with new information. If you’d like to continue to hear updates from our network you can find us on our website secoora.org/fact/ and follow us on the below platforms! ⬇️
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Tag, we’re it!🎣 Inspired by @AquaticTracking we took a closer look at how the FACT Network contributes to tracking species at risk of extinction. Within the FACT Network, researchers have tagged 140 different species and 43% of them are at risk of extinction. ⬇️
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📣 FACT Data Deadline is June 1st! Reminder to FACT Members to get your data in this week! Also our data form templates are available on our website as well as info on how to submit data if you need a refresher! 🔗secoora.org/fact/how-to-subm…
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We’re celebrating World Turtle Day! FACT uses acoustic and satellite tracking to uncover how sea turtles interact with fishing gear, identify critical habitats at risk from dredging, and explore solutions like artificial reefs to offset habitat loss from coastal development.
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🌍🐾 Dive into the world of wildlife monitoring with NASA's ARSET training May 20&22: "Introduction to the Integration of Animal Tracking and Remote Sensing"! 🛰️📡 🔗 Register now and explore the full agenda: appliedsciences.nasa.gov/get… More details 👇
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🚨 IOOS FUNDING AT RISK – TAKE ACTION BY APRIL 26!🚨 The President’s FY2026 Budget proposes completely eliminating funding for U.S. IOOS Regional Observations. This funding directly supports SECOORA and their partners, including the FACT Network. See 👇 on how YOU can help
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We’re finishing up our meeting with Data 101 and 201 learning the magic of the data node from Joy Young 🪄
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Krystan Wilkinson giving an update on the Sarasota Coast Acoustic Network (SCAN)
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Sarah Webb from SFWMD giving a project update
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Jesse Secord from @MyFWC giving their project update
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