Jacksonville
- Patient Status
- Former
- Date Found
- August 26, 2024
- Location
- Volusia county
- Reason for Rescue
- Entanglement
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 32.2 cm
- Exam Findings
- Slightly thin. Fibropapilloma tumors present on eyes and moderate load on body.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids
Jacksonville’s Story
Jacksonville (or “Jax”) is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found entangled in Volusia county on Aug. 24. Jacksonville was transferred to CMA from Volusia Marine Science Center on Aug. 27 to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. CMA will continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Hometowns (Jacksonville, FL)
Treatment Updates
- 8.29.24
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Jax is doing well in water! They are already resting on the bottom of their deep pool. We are monitoring their appetite as they have not showed interest in food.
- 9.5.24
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They are able to be in deep water all day and overnight. We are monitoring Jax’s appetite.
- 9.14.24
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Jax is now eating very well and will hopefully be ready for surgery soon!
- 9.28.24
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Due to the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene to our life support systems, all our sea turtle patients were transferred to Coastal Stewards to continue out their rehabilitation until our pools are fixed.
- 11.18.24
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Jax will stay at Coastal Stewards to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation as they are from the east coast of Florida.
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.