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Loggerhead Marinelife Center's Unwrap the Wave Initiative allows for students and community members to get into the "spirit" of conservation by collecting their candy wrappers from Halloween and recycling them.

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Andromeda

Andromeda - LHMC - Photographer Marisa Marulli

About Andromeda

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Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-66)

Andromeda is a juvenile green found near Palm Beach with a shark bite. The left front flipper will need to be amputated. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Arrival

Date

April 17, 2024

Stranding

Location

Palm Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Shark Bite Wounds

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Weight

4.84 lbs. / 2.2 kg.

Current

Weight

4.84 lbs. / 2.2 kg.

Care & Progress

Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron amputated the front left flipper.
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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