Abraham

“Abraham” upon arrival.
1/12 This sea turtle arrived at Mote with a necrotic and mummified left pectoral flipper which was still entangled in monofilament. We removed the fishing line and started treating the animal with antibiotics.
1/13 Removed remains of flipper along with a small number of fibropapilloma tumors that the turtle presented with.
1/14 Turtle has started eating, which is a good sign!
3/26 Turtle continuing to heal despite a slight infection which is being treated with antibiotics.
6/4 Turtle responded to treatment and was taken back to the east coast for release!!
Sometimes human activities can have a detrimental effect on the marine animals that fascinate us so much. A few things you can do to help wild turtles include:
Stowing your trash (especially cigarette butts and plastic) and disposing of it in a closed container on shore
Making sure your fishing line is in good condition to help reduce breakage
Using corrodible hooks — that way, if you accidentally hook a sea turtle, the hook will rust away.