Coral
About Coral
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Coral is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found floating in the surf in the Fort Pierce Inlet. The turtle is displaying neurological abnormalities which may indicate a problem in the brain. Pneumonia appears to be a secondary complication. Coral also has fibropapillomatosis, which are cancerous growths caused by a virus. Coral was named by the kind people who rescued her.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Oct 12, 2022
GoodOff All Medications
Coral was successfully released back in Fort Pierce Inlet.
Oct 06, 2022
GoodOff All Medications
Coral has received PIT tag and flipper tags in preparation for release.
Sep 27, 2022
FairMinor Adjustments Made
After resolution of the neurologic signs and pneumonia, Coral’s tumors were removed with a CO2 laser (2 from the left front flipper, 1 from the left hind flipper, and 1 from the left eye). Once these surgical sites have healed, Coral can be released.
Sep 14, 2022
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.