Commander Fox

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST 0909)

Age Class	Juvenile
Gender	Unknown
Date Stranded	March 17, 2009
Location of Stranding	Palm Coast
Date of Arrival	March 18, 2009
Number of Days of Care	129

Final Disposition

Released

lateral view of sea turtle with barnacles and algae on skin

Turtle upon arrival

3/19 The turtle was lethargic with several large barnacles and a large amount of algae growth on its skin. This turtle had no apparent injuries. Beginning to treat with antibiotics and providing fluids. 3/21 Turtle is swimming and acclimating well. 3/23 The turtle has started eating. 4/20 Turtle is eating well, gaining weight and responding to medications. 5/11 Turtle is gaining weight and off all medications. 6/21 The turtle has been moved to a larger tank in preparation for release. The larger tank will help build muscle strength and give the turtle more room to dive. 7/6 Turtle continues to improve and should be released by the end of summer. 7/27 Turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean near Palm Coast, FL.