Max Makes
Waves
Follow the journey of Max the Emerald Turtle, now swimming free in the Atlantic Ocean and tracked live by satellite.
Where's Max Today?
Follow Max's real-time journey through the Atlantic Ocean below, powered by his satellite tracker.
Release to the Atlantic
Aug 11, 2026
On a bright summer morning, Max will crawl across the sand and disappear into the surf — free at last, with the world watching his every move.
Swimming Free
Today
Max is now back in the open Atlantic! Released on August 11, 2026, he's charting his own course through the ocean — follow his satellite tracker to see where he goes next.
Max's Journey
From a cold winter beach to the open Atlantic — one turtle's incredible road to freedom.
BeginningNov 11, 2025
Rescued
Found cold-stunned on Steers Beach in Northport, NY on Veterans Day by Lenore McGinn — wife of Pete McGinn, a Max Security USA owner — Max was barely moving. First responders rushed him to safety within hours.
RecoveryNov 2025 – Jul 2026
Rehabilitated
Over several months, the New York Marine Rescue Center slowly warmed Max, treated his injuries, and rebuilt his strength until he was ready for the wild.
PartnershipAug 2026
Adopted by Max Security USA
As part of the MaxImpact initiative, Max Security USA adopted Max — funding the satellite tracker and release, because protection means more than property.
FreedomAug 11, 2026
Release to the Atlantic
On a bright summer morning, Max will crawl across the sand and disappear into the surf — free at last, with the world watching his every move.
LiveToday
Swimming Free
Max is now back in the open Atlantic! Released on August 11, 2026, he's charting his own course through the ocean — follow his satellite tracker to see where he goes next.
Also Known As
Max "Emerald"
Protecting More
Than Property.
Named Emerald by the rescue center and adopted as Max by our team, Max the Emerald Turtle carries both names — a bond between the marine rescuers who saved him and the MaxImpact family championing his return.
His story is one of rescue, resilience, and return. What began on the shores of Long Island became a symbol of everything the MaxImpact initiative stands for — giving back to the community and the world around us.
Rescued
Officially named Emerald by his rescuers, this Atlantic green sea turtle was found cold-stunned on Steers Beach in Northport, NY on Veterans Day by Lenore McGinn — wife of Max Security USA owner Pete McGinn — and rushed to safety by first responders.
Rehabilitated
The New York Marine Rescue Center spent months nursing Max back to full health.
Why We're Involved
Max Security USA adopted Max, funding his tracking and release — protecting more than property.
Epic Migrations
Green sea turtles travel thousands of miles across entire ocean basins, navigating using the Earth's magnetic field.
The People Behind the Waves
Meet the Max Security USA executive crew — reimagined as the ocean characters who helped bring Max home.
Charles Tramontana
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mancusi
Chief Financial Officer
Peter McGinn
Chief Administrative Officer
Jason Paglino
Chief Installation Officer
Joey Zach
Chief Technology Officer
Eric Prevete
Chief Operating Officer
Joanna Pawlowska, M.S.
Chief Marketing Officer
Lori Kersten
Vice President of HR & Billing
Michael Leun
Recruitment Manager
The Whole Max Security USA Crew
One diverse team, united by a mission that protects more than property.
"Watching Max swim back into the Atlantic was the most moving moment of my year."
— Release Volunteer
"Protecting more than property — this is what MaxImpact is all about."
— Max Security Staff
"Sponsorships like this make rehabilitation and release possible."
— Marine Center Partner
Waves of Change
Sponsoring Max is one wave in a much bigger tide. For over 20 years, our 350+ team members have given back — funding cancer research, supporting veterans and fallen heroes, building homes, and protecting the ocean that connects us all.
Join Team Max
Be part of Max's journey. Follow along, spread the word, and help protect our oceans.