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Squirt Arrival Date: August 28, 2024 post Profile Name: Squirt Species: Green Sea Turtle Weight:  9 pounds Reason for visit: Fibropapillomatosis (FP) Location Found: Summerland Key,[…]

Wow Arrival Date: August 26, 2024 post Profile Name: Wow Species: Green Sea Turtle Weight: 14 pounds Reason for visit: Entanglement and Fibropapillomatosis (FP) Location[…]

Addie Arrival Date: August 2, 2024 post Profile Name: Addie Species: Green Sea Turtle Weight: 35 pounds Reason for visit: Hook ingestion & Fibropapillomatosis (FP)[…]

Jesus Arrival Date: May 19, 2024 post Profile Name: Jesus Species: Green Sea Turtle Weight: 15 pounds Reason for visit: Lethargic and Fibropapillomatosis (FP) Location[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Sea turtles can get cold too! Because sea turtles are reptiles, they get their body temperature from the water temperature. Which is why sea turtles[…]

We are happy to report Shelmore’s condition is improving. He is growing stronger and becoming more active. He is still on antibiotics to clear up[…]

After 32 years of being The Turtle Hospital, there’s not a lot that we haven’t seen before. While each patient is different, the injuries we[…]

Wednesday March 28th at 10:40 am at Sombrero Beach, Marathon Join us for a Public Sea Turtle Release Wednesday, March 28th at Sombrero Beach, Marathon!  Bring your family and[…]

Leeches are not everyone’s cup of tea but they are serving a very important purpose here at The Turtle Hospital; Saving flippers! On December 14th[…]

We survived Irma and have something to celebrate! Please join us for a public sea turtle release Saturday November 18th at Sombrero Beach in Marathon[…]