Corwin

CORWIN
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: September 16, 2018
Stranding Location: Juno Beach, Florida
Initial Weight: 70.8 lbs.
Current Weight: 95.8 lbs.
Issue: Chronic Debilitated
Corwin is named in honor of Jeff Corwin, our 10th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon special guest and keynote speaker. Since Jeff's early childhood, he has had a passion for wildlife and today, he is recognized as a global leader in exploration and conservation. Presently, Jeff is Executive Producer and Host of the ABC television series Ocean Treks. Jeff also formerly hosted Ocean Mysteries. In March of 2015, Ocean Mysteries went viral when a scientific research team along with Jeff, discovered the world’s largest freshwater fish. The record-breaking giant freshwater stingray, caught in Thailand’s Mae Klong River, was over 14 feet long and 8 feet wide.
Jeff’s work has been recognized with the top industry awards including three Emmy Awards (outstanding travel series, host, and director categories), numerous Telly Awards, the Cynopsis Social Good Award, the Cine Special Jury Award, and the Parents’ Choice Awards. In 2014, Jeff served as narrator for the critically acclaimed IMAX-format film Galapagos Nature’s Wonderland, executively produced and written by Sir David Attenborough, which is currently running in IMAX theaters worldwide. Jeff is also the Executive Producer and host of the future IMAX-format film, Expedition Chesapeake, in partnership with Whittaker Center, presently in production. In 2010, Jeff served as Special Correspondent for Science and the Environment for MSNBC and NBC news, where he covered the impact and recovery efforts of the Gulf oil spill.
ADMISSION NOTE:
Corwin is a sub-adult loggerhead patient that was found struggling in the surf on Juno Beach. The patient’s bloodwork on arrival indicated anemia and hypoglycemia. Corwin is underweight, lethargic and is in poor health overall due to chronic debilitation. Corwin is receiving parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, and iron. Hospital staff will closely monitor the overall health of the turtle with weekly bloodwork.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
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09/17/2018 - New patient - The turtle will received parenteral nutrition one hour, twice a day.