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2026 Cold Stressed Greens

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About 2026 Cold Stressed Greens

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-52)

We received 18 large juvenile greens from the Indian River Lagoon and Northern Florida. Two turtles were euthanized due to internal tumors. Six turtles were warmed up and released. The rest are skinny and have Fp. Current treatment is antibiotics and supportive care. They all have flower names.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

February 5, 2026

Stranding

Location

Indian River Lagoon and North Florida

Initial

Condition

Cold stress, floating, fp

Admission

Weight

18.1-61 kg. / 40-136 lbs.

Current

Weight

18.1-61 kg. / 40-136 lbs.

Care & Progress

Apr 24, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
All of these turtles have made a full recovery and were succesfully released.
Apr 17, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
We currently have 2 flower turtles (Orchid & Daisy) left from Indian River Lagoon and Northern Florida. Some still need FP removal surgery. Current treatments are antibiotics and supportive care.
Apr 10, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 03, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
We currently have 4 flower turtles left from Indian River Lagoon and Northern Florida. Some still need FP removal surgery. Current treatments are antibiotics and supportive care.
Mar 27, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
We currently have 6 flower turtles left from Indian River Lagoon and Northern Florida. Some are recovering from FP surgeries, and some still need surgery. Current treatments are antibiotics and supportive care.
Mar 20, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
They are all tumor-free except Daisy, who will need another surgery. Current treatments are antibiotics and supportive care.
Mar 13, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 06, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 27, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Some are recovering from FP surgeries, and some still need surgery. Current treatment is antibiotics and supportive care.
Feb 20, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Eight turtles were released. The rest are thin and have FP. Current treatment is antibiotics and supportive care.
Feb 13, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 06, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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