Posts tagged with: juvenile

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Aquamarine

Updated June 21, 2024 Posted January 29, 2024

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!

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Pumpernickel

Updated December 16, 2024 Posted January 29, 2024

Pumpernickel is a subadult green sea turtle who was found floating near Indian Rocks on Jan. 17. It was reported that they had trouble staying submerged. Pumpernickel does have a previous injury to their caudal carapace (shell) that is completely healed. They had a large amount of epibiota (algae and barnacles) just on this portion of their carapace which tells us they have been buoyant for some time. Over the next few weeks, we will be performing diagnostics to better assess the cause of their buoyancy.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Bagel

Updated April 3, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024

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.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – NE Transfer Kemp’s Ridleys

Updated April 3, 2024 Posted December 18, 2023

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.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Challah

Updated April 18, 2024 Posted December 18, 2023

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

Sea Turtle – Hospital Patient – Wheat

Posted December 4, 2023

Wheat is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was entangled and ingested fishing line offshore Terra Ceia in Manatee County. Wheat appears very debilitated with several large fibropapilloma tumors present.

Diamondback Terrapin – Hospital Patient – Pearl

Updated April 3, 2024 Posted November 17, 2023

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.