Beez
Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age ClassJuvenileGenderUnknownDate StrandedOctober 28, 2020Location of StrandingDate of ArrivalOctober 29, 2020Number of Days of Care91 days
Final Disposition
Released
10/28/2020 This juvenile green sea turtle was rescued on the east coast of Florida and brought to The Sea Turtle Hospital at University of Florida Whitney Lab.
10/29/2020 Due to Whitney Lab running out of rehabilitation space, the sea turtle was transferred to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital to undergo rehabilitation. This turtle has been deemed “Beez” by Mote staff. Beez has fibropapilloma tumors that will need to be surgically removed.
10/30/2020 Beez is doing well and began eating right away. Beez was put on an injectable antibiotic and injectable iron to improve bloodwork
10/31/2020 Beez defecated (pooped) what is most likely pieces of a plastic bag.
11/14/2020 Beez has been doing great. Fibropapilloma removal surgery was performed and Beez is now tumor free! Now we will observe Beez for awhile watching for any tumor regrowths or new growth. Beez is on an oral antibiotic.
12/15/2020 Beez continues to do well.
01/16/2021 Beez was medically cleared for release but will spend a few days in a dolphin rehabilitation tank to slowly get used to colder water to match the current ocean temperature.
01/27/2021 Beez and Sting were released by Mote staff at Apollo Beach on the east coast of Florida!