Posts by Turtle Hospital

“Foxy Charlie”, a 180 pound sub-adult green sea turtle returned to her ocean home yesterday off Sombrero Beach in the heart of the Florida Keys! […]

Our adorable little leatherback Victor was released back to the ocean on January 21, 2021. After a month and a half of rehabilitation, physical therapy,[…]

Saturday 12/5 we got in a very rare turtle, a leatherback. And not just any leatherback, a juvenile leatherback! Victor, as the rescuers wanted to[…]

Each turtle admitted to our hospital is given a name. The honor of choosing a sea turtle’s name is given to the folks that help[…]

Receiving a call to rescue a turtle with a tumor is nothing new for us but every once in a while what appears to be[…]

Ghost gear is fishing and boating gear that is left behind in our oceans. Intentionally or unintentionally it becomes a hazard to marine life. Things[…]

Rescue, Rehab, Release is our main goal. But what happens after our sea turtles get released? All of our sea turtles get tagged when released;[…]

We are currently re-opened. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this time. Our guided educational programs are offered everyday[…]

People have doctors and nurses; sea turtles have veterinarians and rehab technicians. Our rehab techs perform all of the day to day care of our[…]

Boating can be a fun, safe distancing activity for these stressful times we are experiencing. Unfortunately it can be a hazardous activity for sea turtles[…]

The different species of sea turtles have developmental migration patterns. After they are born and they crawl to the water, and then they must swim[…]

Even though the Turtle Hospital has been temporarily closed to visitors and guests since March 23, we continue to be just as committed as ever[…]