Quince is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found washed ashore on Belleair Beach on March 11th. Quince was very lethargic and thin at intake examination with a small load of fibropapilloma tumors present. The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Quince appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium.| Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Walnut is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating near Madeira Beach on April 18th. Walnut has a very thin body condition at intake examination and a minor load of fibropapilloma tumors present. Their initial treatment plan consists of antibiotics and fluid therapy. The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Walnut appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium.| Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Cedar is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found in a pond near the Steinhatchee River in Taylor county on May 21st. Cedar has a minor case of fibropapilloma and is in relatively a good body condition! The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Cedar appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium.| Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Madre is a subadult, green sea turtle who was found floating near New Port Richey on May 11th. They were reported to have issues staying submerged. Madre has an previous injury to their carapace likely from a boat strike. Over the next several days, we will be performing diagnositcs to help figure out the cause of their buoyancy.| Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Tolland is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Dec. 29. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Tolland is otherwise in good body condition. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!| Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Queens is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Dec. 4. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Queens is in good body condition and has a minor case of fibropapilloma. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!| Clearwater Marine Aquarium