Torpedo

Torpedo

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Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Arrival Date
: July 29, 2021
Transfer Location: Miami Seaquarium, FL

Initial Weight
: .74 lbs.
Current Weight: .74 lbs.

Issue: Buoyancy Disorder

Torpedo is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that came to us from the Miami Seaquarium. The turtle has carapace abnormalities and is being evaluated for future therapy.

PROGRESS KEY:

Sea_turtle_icon(green) Good Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)Fair Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(red)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:

08/23/2021 - Torpedo was successfully released offshore on August 17, 2021.

08/16/2021 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)

08/09/2021 - New Patient