CMA Rescued Resident – Cupid

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Cupid stranded on February 14, 2010, and found in Franklin County, Florida by Alligator Point Turtle Patrol. She was found with many abrasions to her face, a lot of barnacles on her carapace and a previous healed injury to her left rear flipper. Cupid was transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium in July 2010 from Gulf World Marine Park. Upon arrival, she was also treated for a buoyancy disorder. Cupid is a very good eater.  She is always very active during her feeds and often will solicit attention from team members.  She seems to enjoy swimming under and through various enrichment devices that she has in her habitat, often rubbing her flippers and shell on various surfaces provided to her. Cupid is now considered a sub-adult, based on the size of her shell.