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
Fair Condition
Poor Condition

Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.

Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.

Patient is off all medications.

PROGRESS NOTES:

11/15/2021 - Romi was released from Walton Rocks Beach in Jensen Beach on November 5, 2021

11/01/2021 - Romi has been off systemtic medication for nearly 4 weeks and continues to do well. The turtle will be released in the near future.

10/25/2021 -

10/11/2021 -

10/04/2021 - 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.

09/27/2021 -

09/09/2021 - New Patient