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On May 18, 2008 the annual Super Powerboat Grand Prix was held in the area waters in Marathon. To ensure the boats (which can reach[…]

Hook (May 25, 2008) A juvenile Green Sea Turtle was found floating in Vaca Cut in Marathon and taken to Captain Hook’s Marina. The turtle[…]

Adler (May 18, 2008) A family was returning from a day of fishing to their home on Flying Cloud Avenue in Big Pine Key and[…]

Sancho (May 20,2008) Kayakers at Bahia Honda State Park were concerned when they saw a 124 pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle floating. They contacted Park Rangers[…]

Niles (May 17, 2008) Snorkels found a juvenile Hawksbill Sea Turtle in Niles channel. Concerned that it was missing a front flipper and was not[…]

Cudjoe (May 17, 2008) Cudjoe Key resident, Jim Worrell, was heading out from his home to do some fishing. In Bow Channel he spotted a[…]

JPK (May 2, 2008) Found at the canoe beach in John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo, a very emaciated juvenile Green Sea Turtle was[…]

MARK (April 28, 2008) Found floating near John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo, this sub adult Loggerhead has a severely impacted intestine. It would[…]

Earth Day 2008 Earth Day Celebration was held at Bahia Honda State Park on April 12, 2008. The Turtle Hospital set up an informational /[…]

APRIL 9, 2008      BRANDY a 342 pound adult Green Sea Turtle was transported back to the Marquesas Keys area (aprox 40 miles West of KeyWest) […]

KYLE (April 6,2008) Local Marathon residents Brenda and Kyle Staley were enjoying Coco Plum Beach with their dogs when Kyle discovered a juvenile Green Sea[…]

We are frequently asked about our patients, what type of care is required and our facility. The Turtle Hospital has a 100,000 gallon salt water[…]