Environmental changes can significantly impact sea turtle foraging behaviour and the post-release success of rehabilitated individuals. Flood events, in particular, often lead to the degradation or loss of critical seagrass habitats. Between 2021 and 2022, a series of unusual weather patterns affected south-eastern Queensland, Australia. Three consecutive La Niña events triggered multiple floods in the Fraser Coast region, resulting in the highest recorded river flows from the Mary River in over 110 years. These floods generated massive sediment plumes in Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Straits, leading to the widespread destruction of essential seagrass habitats along the east coast. To better understand the post-release success of rehabilitated sea turtles affected by disease and flood in this region, satellite trackers were placed on ten rehabilitated sea turtles. This study provided critical insights into their survival, foraging behaviour, and habitat selection post-release. Specifically, it helped determine whether the turtles resumed normal foraging behaviour, where they sought food, and whether they utilized areas of recovering seagrass. These monitoring efforts helped address a significant knowledge gap in sea turtle rehabilitation, shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of post-release monitoring.