Aquamarine
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- January 21, 2024
- Location
- Honeymoon Island; Pinellas County
- Reason for Rescue
- Cold body temperature, floating
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 2.41 kg (5.3 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 26.5 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition, cold body temperature, no external abnormalities
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids and vitamins
Aquamarine’s Story
Aquamarine is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating near Honeymoon Island on Jan. 21. Aquamarine experienced acute hypothermia due to our local cold weather, and their body temperature was back to normal values the next day! We are hopeful for a quick recovery!
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Gemstones + Minerals
Treatment Updates
- 1.22.24
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Aquamarine is doing well in water and is showing normal swimming behaviors. We have started offering food.
- 1.26.24
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Aquamarine was started on a diet and is eating well.
- 2.1.24
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Aquamarine was started on oral antibiotics based on labwork. Continuing to eat well!
- 3.14.24
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Aquamarine is off medications.
- 4.2.24
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Aquamarine was started on antibiotics based on recent lab work.
- 5.1.24
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Aquamarine is continuing on antibiotics.
- 5.17.24
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Off medications!
- 5.1.24
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Aquamarine is continuing on antibiotics.
- 5.17.24
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Off medications!
- 6.6.24
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Aquamarine has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian!
- 6.13.24
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Aquamarine was released at Honeymoon Island!
All marine turtle footage taken in Florida was obtained with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles. Footage was acquired while conducting authorized conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-23/24-172.