Posts tagged with: green sea turtle

Gypsum is a subadult green sea turtle who was found lethargic near south Anclote in Pinellas county on February 7. Gypsum has a large amount of epibiota (algae and barnacles) on their carapace (shell) and head, which means they have been debilitated for quite some time. Gypsum is also missing their right front flipper, but it is completely healed and unrelated to their cause for stranding.

Beryl is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore in Flagler county on Jan. 24. Beryl was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab on Jan. 25 due to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. Beryl has a relatively good body condition and minor fibropapilloma tumors present.

Citrine is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore in Flagler county on Jan. 24. Citrine was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab on Jan. 25 due to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. Citrine has a heavy load of barnacles on their carapace, thin body condition, and a moderate load of fibropapilloma tumors.

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!

Bagel is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating near the Steinhatchee River in Taylor county on Dec. 31. Bagel has minor fibropapilloma tumors present and no other external injuries or abnormalities. Bagel’s initial treatment plan consists of vitamins and fluid therapy.

On December 5th, Clearwater Marine Aquarium received 16 juvenile Kemp’s ridleys transfers from New England Aquarium. These turtles were part of a recent mass cold-stun event in Cape Cod Massachusetts.

Challah is a juvenile green sea turtle who was washed ashore on Redington Shores with predation injuries likely from a shark.

Pearl is an adult, female diamondback terrapin who was found floating near a seawall in Palm Harbor with carapace injuries. Pearl was lethargic, underweight, and had minimal use of her rear legs at intake examination. Pearl’s initial treatment includes antibiotics and fluid therapy.