By The Sea Lecture Series

Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

Unwrap The Waves

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.

Leela

Leela

About Leela

Species:

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) CM 23-65

Leela is a juvenile green that was found washed ashore in Miami swimming in circles. We are currently conducting a health assessment, taking x-rays, and collecting blood work. Leela is currently on antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications. Leela’s condition is improving, but the prognosis is still guarded.

Admission Details

Arrival

Date

June 6, 2023

Stranding

Location

Miami, FL

Initial

Condition

Neurologic

Admission

Weight

3.64 kg., 8.02 lbs.

Current

Weight

3.64 kg., 8.02 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jul 14, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Leela was successfully released on July 10, 2023.
Jun 23, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Leela has been cleared for release.
Jun 16, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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