Willis

Willis is a large juvenile loggerhead patient that was found at FPL's St. Lucie site with a heavy epibiota load (barnacles and saltwater leeches attached) on its carapace (upper shell), plastron (lower shell) and soft tissue. The turtle is slightly underweight, and bloodwork shows early signs of chronic debilitation (overall poor health due to starvation). Willis is also missing most of its right rear flipper due to an unknown trauma. We will continue to monitor bloodwork closely as we treat Willis.

Our sea turtle "Willis" is named in honor of Willis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning. Carrier Corporation, headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, is a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. The company is committed to supporting their neighbors in Palm Beach County and contributing to a more sustainable, protected environment. Thank you, Carrier Corporation, for your generous support to further LMC's mission.