Scar

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST 0522)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded May 15, 2005
Location of Stranding Casey Key
Date of Arrival May 15, 2005
Number of Days of Care 10 days

Final Disposition

Died May 25, 2005

This turtle was found floating near shore off Casey Key, not swimming, being pushed by waves.  It was extremely emaciated, lethargic, non-responsive, and had no white cells in its blood count.  Its skin was completely covered in algae and barnacles and began sloughing severely.  The turtle never regained consciousness and died 10 days later.

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Fin Fact

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