Genie

Green (Chelonia mydas)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded March 7, 2015
Location of Stranding St. Johns, Florida
Date of Arrival March 7, 2015
Number of Days of Care 110 days

Final Disposition

Genie

3/7/15 Turtle was found stranded but fairly active. Fibropapilloma tumors present.

5/22/15 Turtle underwent surgery to remove tumors.

6/24/15 Recovered well from surgery and released in Flagler County.

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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