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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.

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Bonbon

Bonbon

About Bonbon

Species:

Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) (EI23-26)

Bonbon is a post-hatchling hawksbill stranded on Miami Beach. Currently receiving supportive care.

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Arrival

Date

April 12, 2023

Stranding

Location

Miami Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Washback, lethargic, dehydration

Admission

Weight

.25 lbs.

Current

Weight

.43 lbs.

Care & Progress

May 19, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Bonbon was successfully released on May 16th.
May 12, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Bonbon is a post-hatchling hawksbill stranded on Miami Beach. Cleared for release.
Apr 28, 2023
Fair
Off All Medications
Bonbon has been cleared for release.
Apr 14, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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