Hoover

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

Age Class Hatchling
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded September 26, 1995
Location of Stranding Redington Beach, Florida
Date of Arrival October 4, 1995
Number of Days of Care 728

Final Disposition

Released November 23, 1998

This turtle was brought in a hatchling and held until it was large enough to be released.
 

dorsal view of a sea turtle named hoover swimming
Hoover swimming

Happening at Mote

Fin Fact

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