Fenway

Green (Chelonia mydas)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded February 19, 2024
Location of Stranding Volusia County
Date of Arrival February 21, 2024
Number of Days of Care 49 days

Final Disposition

Released

Fenway

02/19/2024  Turtle was found washed up on the beach in Ormond Beach, Volusia County.

02/21/2024  Due to overcrowding of many of the sea turtle rehabilitation facilities on Florida's east coast, FWC made the decision to transfer some of the animals to Mote for rehabilitation.

04/10/2024  Bloomington, Pepperjack, Cheddar, Gouda, Jerry, Maple, and Fenway were released by Mote interns and staff at New Smyrna Beach!

Happening at Mote

Fin Fact

Mote scientists have been pioneering marine aquaponics—farming saltwater fish and plants together in a sustainable, closed-loop system. In fact, Mote has launched an 8,216-square-foot aquaponics farm to demonstrate this exciting sustainable food technology at a scale relevant to commercial farms.

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