Athena

Initial Assessment

Athena

Green, Juvenile (Chelonia mydas)

Patient Status: Current
Date Found: November 25, 2025

Location: Steinhatchee; Dixie county

Reason for Rescue: out of habitat

Weight: 14.6 kg (32.1 lbs)
SCL (Straight Carapace Length): 51.9 cm
Exam Findings: Overall good body condition. Minor fibropapilloma tumor load.
Initial Treatment: fluids, vitamin injections, and antibiotics

Athena

Athena is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found out of habitat in the Steinhatchee area in Dixie county on Nov. 25th. Athena was rescued by our partners at UF Marine Animal Rescue and then transported to CMA. It is believed Athena was stranded out of habitat because of a recent king tide event. Athena has a small case of fibropapilloma tumors and is in overall good body condition.

INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Greek Mythology!

Treatment Updates

11.26.25: Athena did well on their first swim test. There was no abnormal behaviors observed in water.
12.1.25: Athena has been doing well in water. They are able to rest on the bottom, and they are eating on their own! They are currently on antibiotics based on recent labwork.

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-25/26-172.