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Iris Sea Turtle Release

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Release – Iris

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted February 2, 2017

Crab Trap and Boat Strike Victim Iris is a sub-adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that came to CMA on September 25, 2016. She was […]

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entangled dolphin calf rescue

Rescue Mission – Dolphin Calf Disentanglement

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted January 30, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue team personnel participated in a multi-agency dolphin disentanglement in the Indian River Lagoon on Jan. 17, 2017.

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Vulcan green sea turtle hospital patient

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Vulcan

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted January 20, 2017

On January 10, 2017, a small juvenile green turtle was found floating along the shore of the Chassahowitzka River in Citrus County, Florida. The turtle was brought to CMA by the FWC, and the turtle was triaged. A CT scan indicated the turtle had moderate ingesta in its gastrointestinal tract, and gas

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Theodore loggerhead sea turtle

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Theodore

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted January 13, 2017

Theodore was one of the 3 loggerheads, along with Alvin and Simon. Upon admission to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Theodore was triaged and treated for cold-stun, given vitamins, antibiotic injections, hydration fluids, and cold laser therapy to treat a healing wound to the top of the head.

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simon loggerhead sea turtle

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Simon

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted January 13, 2017

Upon admission to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Simon was triaged and treated for cold-stun, given vitamins, antibiotic injections, and hydration fluids. Although we can’t prevent cold stunning from occurring, we can keep our eyes out on the shorelines during cold weather for any turtles acting lethargically.

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alvin loggerhead sea turtle

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Alvin

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted January 13, 2017

In early December 2016, a mass cold stun event occurred off the coast of Massachusetts, and many loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were rescued by the New England Aquarium. Clearwater Marine Aquarium offered to help New England Aquarium care for the turtles if they ran out of space. So, 3 loggerhead turtles were flown down to Florida via private jet. Alvin was one of the 3 loggerheads.

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sea turtle release

Green Sea Turtle Release – Largo

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted January 2, 2017

Largo is a green sea turtle, who was found on February 23, 2015, near Three Rooker Island. Largo was washed up onshore with fibropapilloma […]

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BB hawksbill sea turtle rehab

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Release – BB

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted December 21, 2016

Cold Stun Sea Turtle Survivor BB is a juvenile hawksbill sea turtle that came to Clearwater Marine Aquarium on February 12, 2016. She was […]

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Gran Torino, a green sea turtle, marine hospital patient

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Gran Torino

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted December 14, 2016

Gran Torino is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found on February 17th, 2016 right off the Dunedin Causeway in Florida. Multiple small fibropapilloma tumors were found on his eyes, plastron, neck and base of flippers. Additionally, Gran Torino’s left eye was missing.

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Gryffindor, a green sea turtle, marine hospital patient

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Gryffindor

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted December 14, 2016

Gryffindor is a juvenile green sea turtle that was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at John’s Pass, FL on March 16th, 2016. Gryffindor was found to have numerous small to medium external fibropapilloma tumors.

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