Romi
Romi

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: September 9, 2021
Stranding Location: Riviera Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 11.13 lbs.
Current Weight: 10.56 lbs.
Issue: Buoyancy Disorder
Romi is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found floating near Singer Island. The turtle has old trauma to its carapace from an unintentional boat strike. Radiographs also revealed a large amount of gas in the turtle’s intestines. Romi will receive treatment and be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine bloodwork.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
PROGRESS NOTES:
11/15/2021 -
11/01/2021 -
10/25/2021 -
10/11/2021 -
10/04/2021 -
09/27/2021 -
09/09/2021 - New Patient