Fig. 6

Examples of good healing of uncomplicated surgical sites for three loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in which subcutaneous acoustic transmitters were implanted in the right pre-femoral region. These cases have residual superficial eschar, irregular surface, and, or mild to moderate black pigmentation. In all images the turtle’s head is to the right and its carapace is at the top. A, B Turtle 21–0784 day of surgery and 7 weeks post-operatively; C, D Turtle 21–0805 day of surgery; and 6 weeks post-operatively; E, F Turtle 21–1145 1 day post-operatively and 8 weeks post-operatively