By The Sea Lecture Series

Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

Unwrap The Waves

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.

Petunia

Petunia

About Petunia

Species:

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) (CC23-38)

Petunia is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued by biologists at Inwater Research Group in St. Lucie County. There is a laceration on the shoulder. Current treatment includes antibiotics and wound care. Cleared for release by Dr. Barron.Pending FWC approval.

Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 6, 2023

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

External flipper lacerations

Admission

Weight

85.5 lbs.

Current

Weight

Care & Progress

May 26, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Petunia was successfully released on May 22nd.
May 19, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Cleared for release by Dr. Barron.Pending FWC approval.
May 12, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
New patient.
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