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Paddles
Released: 10-29-25

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Paddles - Sea Turtle Conservation Photographer Marisa Marulli-4

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About Paddles
Released: 10-29-25

Species:

Subadult Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC25-1078)

Paddles is a sub-adult female loggerhead sea turtle found by Inwater Research Group in Port St Lucie, Florida, with a caudal boat strike. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.

Photo by Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

August 27, 2025

Stranding

Location

Port St Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Boat strike

Admission

Weight

126 kg. / 277.2 lbs.

Current

Weight

Care & Progress

Oct 31, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Paddles was successfully released on October 29, 2025.
Oct 24, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Paddles has been cleared for release.
Oct 17, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 10, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 03, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
One of bone plates was removed. Her wound is healing well. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain management, and wound care.
Sep 26, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
The carapace fracture was debrided and cleaned this week. Healthy tissue is granulating in. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain management, and wound care.
Sep 19, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 12, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 05, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
The carapace fracture was stabilized with bone plates by Dr. Nicole. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain management, and wound care.
Aug 29, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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