Earl Grey

Initial Assessment

Earl Grey

Green, Juvenile (Chelonia mydas)

Patient Status: Current
Date Found: March 8, 2026

Location: Duval county

Reason for Rescue: washed ashore

Weight: 5.2 kg
SCL (Straight Carapace Length): 35 cm
Exam Findings: Alert and thin body condition. Large amount of small barnacles on their carapace. Small pap tumor load present.
Initial Treatment: fluids

Earl Grey

Earl Grey is a juvenile, green sea turtle that was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab due to space limitations from a large stranding event. Earl Grey is lethargic and has a thin body condition at intake. Their initial treatment plan consists of fluid therapy.

Naming Theme: Coffee and Teas

Treatment Updates

3.10.26: Earl Grey is lethargic and not very active in water during their first swim test. They were placed in a kiddie pool. We will continue to monitor and increase their swim time over the next few days.
3.13.26: Earl Grey is showing interest in food. They are able to be in a deep kiddie pool all day and overnight.
3.18.26: Earl Grey is improving in water! They have become more active and alert. They are able to be in deep water all day and overnight.
3.26.26: Earl Grey is eating well!

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.