Sea Turtle Release
Tomorrow, May 23rd the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is releasing Teddy the sea turtle back into the ocean. Tomorrow just also happens to be World Turtle Day.
The sea turtle is an sub-adult loggerhead turtle that was found injured in January near Hutchinson Island. Staffers from the Inwater Research Group found the turtle floating in the St. Lucie power plant canal and contacted the Marinelife Center. Teddy weighed 113 pounds, which is underweight for sub-adult turtles, when the center took the turtle in.
The hospital staff at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center administered antibiotics, vitamins, iron, and fluids after the turtle’s blood work showed poor health due to starvation and anemia. Today, Teddy now weighs 125 pounds and is healthy enough and back at a normal weight to be released back into the ocean.
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a sea turtle hospital, research and rehabilitation center for injured and endangered sea turtles. The mission of the center is to be a leading destination for injured sea turtles before being released back into the ocean and to protect the oceans ecosystems.
The turtle release is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 23rd at 10 am. At the release, the center will explain Teddy’s history, journey and final preparations to guests who attend. Followed by a short walk to the beach for the release.
Weather may impact the schedule, so check the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s website and social media for more details and updates. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located at 14200 US Highway 1 in Juno Beach.
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