By The Sea Lecture Series

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Unwrap The Waves

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Rhomboideus (Rhombo)

Rhomboideus (Rhombo)

About Rhomboideus (Rhombo)

Species:

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta, caretta)

Rhombo is a subadult loggerhead transferred from Virginia Aquarium that was cold-stunned. Currently has pneumonia and is being treated with antibiotics.

Admission Details

Arrival

Date

December 17, 2022

Stranding

Location

(Transfer from Virginia Aquarium)

Initial

Condition

Cold stunned

Admission

Weight

101.64 lbs.

Current

Weight

101.64 lbs.

Care & Progress

Feb 05, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Rhombo was successfully released from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 1, 2023.
Jan 24, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Cleared for release with FWC approval to release from Cape Canaveral.
Jan 20, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Cleared for release. Waiting for FWC approval.
Jan 13, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Antibiotics have been discontinued.
Dec 28, 2022
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New Patient
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