Matcha
Released: 9-15-25
About Matcha
Released: 9-15-25
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-367)
Matcha is a juvenile green turtle found floating near Bert Winters Park with a severe entanglement injury. Current treatment is antibiotics, wound and leech therapy. Photo by Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Sep 19, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Matcha was successfully released on September 15, 2025.
Sep 12, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Matcha has been cleared for release.
Sep 05, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 29, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 22, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 15, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Matcha had front flipper amputated. Healing well. Treatment is pain management and antibiotics.
Aug 08, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Matcha has flipper necrosis.
Aug 01, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.