On Wednesday, January 19th, after successful treatment and rehabilitation, Loggerhead Marinelife Center released our two remaining sea turtles patients.
Sea Turtles are admitted to Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s hospital after stranding. We often see an increase in strandings each March, when nesting season begins. During this time, sea turtle populations move closer to shore and risks from human interaction increase. It’s likely that our caseload will increase in the weeks ahead.
We’re incredibly proud that our Hospital team cared for 83 sea turtles (plus 704 hatchlings!) in 2021. We’re eagerly standing by to rescue and respond to the next sea turtles requiring care, and putting the final touches on our stunning new outdoor sea turtle hospital, which will open soon. In the meantime, we’re continuing our critical work in sea turtle research, conservation and education outreach, particularly in advance of the 2022 sea turtle nesting season.
Our facility is open and we continue to provide daily programs and tours to inspire guests of all ages to care for our marine environment and protect our oceans.
We are excited to open our expansion to the public and anticipate all new areas to be ready for exploration in early April, 2022.
