Grant

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST12015)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded April 12, 2012
Location of Stranding Manatee County, north of Kingfisher boat ramp
Date of Arrival April 12, 2012
Number of Days of Care 628 days

Final Disposition

Released July 30, 2012

4/13 This loggerhead sea turtle was found  floating and unable to dive in the grassflats by an FWC officer. The turtle is very lethargic and was given fluids upon arrival. The turtle was named Grant. 

4/14 Grant has started to eat today and consumed a small amount of food.

5/1 Grant is starting well but still floating.

5/17 Turtle is sitting on the bottom this morning.

6/17 Turtle is gaining weight — a good sign.

7/30 Gained enough weight to be released this morning from Lido 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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