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Marge
Released: 7-18-24

Turtles

About Marge
Released: 7-18-24

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-51)

Marge is a subadult green found by Jupiter Inlet Bridge workers trapped between the barges. Radiographs indicated GI gas. Marge has a superficial laceration on right rear flipper. Treatment includes GI motility medications, antibiotics, and wound care.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

March 15, 2024

Stranding

Location

Jupiter Inlet, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating, flipper laceration

Admission

Weight

87.34 lbs. / 39.7 kg.

Current

Weight

89.2 lbs. / 40.54 kg.

Care & Progress

Jul 19, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge was successfully released on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Jul 12, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge has been cleared for release.
Jul 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 28, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 21, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 14, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 07, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge was moved to the deep dive tank. Treatment includes antibiotics, and wound care.
May 31, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 24, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge was floating Treatment includes antibiotics, and wound care.
May 17, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge had rear flipper amputated due to infection spreading. Treatment includes antibiotics, and wound care.
May 10, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Marge was moved to the deep dive for a swim test. Marge will need surgery on her rear flipper. Treatment includes antibiotics, and wound care.
May 03, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 29, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 22, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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