Posts tagged with: green sea turtle

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases 200-pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle With a Satellite Tag

Updated July 28, 2023 Posted July 27, 2023

This female loggerhead sea turtle was found floating offshore near Fort De Soto in May and was rescued by the Coast Guard. Dhebra was found floating, lethargic, and with a thin body condition. In our care, she has gained 20 pounds. Dhebra recovered quickly and was cleared for release by our veterinarian and Florida Fish and Wildlife and returned home!

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Grissini

Updated August 9, 2023 Posted July 21, 2023

Grissini is a juvenile green sea turtle who was rescued on July 8 from Taylor County.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Focaccia

Posted July 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a Kemp ridley’s sea turtle,Focaccia, back into the wild in Clearwater after almost a month of rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Sparkler

Updated November 2, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023

Sparkler is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of Hudson on July 4.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Focaccia

Updated July 20, 2023 Posted July 10, 2023

Focaccia is a subadult Kemp’s ridley who was found struggling in the water near Sand Key on June 20. Focaccia’s behaviors during their first swim test showed uncoordinated swimming that was similar to our previous red tide exposed kemp’s ridleys: Chandler, Howie, and Alexis Rose in 2021.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Mesa Verde at Pine Island

Posted July 6, 2023

On Thursday, July 6, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, released a green sea turtle, Mesa Verde, back into the wild on Pine Island after almost four months of rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – English Muffin

Updated August 11, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023

English Muffin is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating, entangled near New Port Richey on May 21.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Ciabatta

Updated May 30, 2023 Posted May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 23, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a green sea turtle,Ciabatta, back into the wild at Treasure Island after almost three weeks of rehabilitation.