Category Archives: Hospital News

Grace Gets Tagged!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Matt

Turtle Hospital staff is getting ready for our next release! Today, a pre-release exam was completed in preparation for the release of a subadult Loggerhead sea turtle named Grace. The exam included a weight, measurements, photographs, and tagging. Flipper tags … Continue reading →

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Turtle Check-ups

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Matt

In addition to the 18 turtles currently undergoing rehabilitation, The Turtle Hospital houses 11 “permanent resident” turtles that have been deemed non-releasable. For several different reasons, these turtles have a permanent injuries proving too severe for survival in the wild. … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtle Workshop Reaches Across the Seas

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Susan

Veterinarians and sea turtle professionals from around the globe attended the 20th annual Florida Keys Sea Turtle Workshop hosted by The Turtle Hospital. For a group of sea turtles living at Bugaloo’s in Five Cays, Turks and Caicos Islands that … Continue reading →

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Lots of Excitement at The Turtle Hospital. Film Crews, Coast Guard, Turtles, Oh my!!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kim

There is never a dull day here at The Turtle Hospital.  The  turtles make our days exciting enough but add some filming for TV shows and our adrenaline gets pumping.  On Friday, 1/18/13, The Weather Channel was here filming an … Continue reading →

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Cold Temperatures!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Matt

Just like many of us here in Florida, sea turtles do not like the cold! Sea turtles are reptiles and are unable to generate body heat making them very vulnerable in cold environments.  This weekend has been one of the … Continue reading →

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