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Creature
Released: 5-1-24

Creature-LHMC-Photographer-Marisa-Marulli

About Creature
Released: 5-1-24

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-50)

Creature is a juvenile green from Vero Beach. Very lethargic and covered in algae on intake. Current treatment is antibiotics and TPN.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

March 7, 2024

Stranding

Location

Vero Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Emaciated

Admission

Weight

6.7 lbs. / 3.08 kg.

Current

Weight

6.38 lbs. / 2.9 kg.

Care & Progress

May 01, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Creature was successfully released on May 1, 2024.
Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Creature started eating lettuce and squid. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 29, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 22, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Moved to a deeper tank. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Mar 15, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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