Blizzard II

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST 1046)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded
Location of Stranding North Banana River, Brevard County
Date of Arrival January 20, 2010
Number of Days of Care 35

Final Disposition

Released February 24, 2010

top view of sea turtle named blizzard ii

1/22 This turtle was transferred to Mote Marine Lab from Volusia County Marine Science Center, where it was initially taken after being picked up on the east coast of Florida during the recent cold stun event.  The turtle has several small papillomas (tumors)  and some slight abnormalities in bloodwork.  It is eating and swimming well.  2/24  Turtle has done well through surgery to remove the pap tumors and blood values have normalized.  Blizzard II was transported across the state to the east coast today for release along with Chai and Thermic.

Happening at Mote

Fin Fact

Green morays (a type of eel) are actually blue. They have a yellow slime on their bodies that make them appear green.

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