Snapper

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST10126)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Female
Date Stranded June 25, 2010
Location of Stranding Offshore of Cape Romano
Date of Arrival June 25, 2010
Number of Days of Care 1285 days

Final Disposition

Released August 17, 2010

Turtle upon admission.

6/26 Turtle was found offshore of cape Romano.  Animal is showing neurological issues with disoriention and weakness.  Animal does react and try to bite but has very little proprioception — reaction to stimuli. Looking into possible red tide exposure, lead poisioning, encephalitis and Domoic acid among other issues.  7/5 Turtle is acting normal and eating now.  Very slight positive on red tide exposure but other toxins could have been causing the issue... will not know but will be on the look out for other animals. 7/25"Snapper" is doing great.  Eating all that is offered.  Waiting on Domoic acid results. 8/17 Turtle was released today on Lido Beach!!

 

 

Happening at Mote

Fin Fact

Spotted eagle rays are big, beautiful fish related to sharks. To understand where these rays swim and the different threats they might encounter, Mote scientists co-authored the first multiyear, peer-reviewed research paper on the large-scale movements of spotted eagle rays in U.S. waters.

@motemarinelab #motemarinelab