Luke

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST 0911)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded March 22, 2009
Location of Stranding Daytona Beach Shores
Date of Arrival March 25, 2009
Number of Days of Care 122

Final Disposition

Released

Turtle upon arrival

3/26 Turtle stranded on Daytona Beach Shores and was transported to Mote.  Animal is lethargic and covered in algae and barnacles.  3/28  Turtle was placed in water today and offered food, which it ate.  3/30  The turtle continues to eat well. 4/20 Turtle continues to do well. It is responding to medications and eating and gaining weight. 5/11 Turtle is off all medications and overall condition is improving. 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. 7/5 Turtle was tagged this morning for release in the near future. 7/27 Turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean near Palm Coast, FL.

Happening at Mote

Fin Fact

Mote rescues marine animals in distress. Report a stranded, distressed or deceased sea turtle or marine mammal Sarasota or Manatee counties by calling Mote's 24/7 hotline at 888-345-2335.

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