Moonstone
Released: 2-28-25
About Moonstone
Released: 2-28-25
Species:
Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) (LK24-1229-1248)
Moonstone is a cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley from New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. Moonstone’s carapace fracture is still healing. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Feb 28, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Moonstone was successfully released on February 28, 2025.
Feb 21, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Feb 14, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Moonstone’s carapace fracture is still healing.
Feb 07, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jan 31, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Nine of the Kemp's were released this week.
Jan 24, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Currently reevaluating treatment plans for each Kemp's.
Jan 17, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Nebulization has been discontinued for all patients.
Jan 10, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
All eye medications were discontinued for all the kemps.
Jan 03, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Dec 27, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Treatments include antibiotics, nebulization, and routine x-rays.
Dec 20, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patients. Current treatments vary for each individual turtle.