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“Good Hope” Takes Her Vitamins

Dr. Doug Mader was in today to assess Good Hope’s condition.  The critically endangered, pregnant hawksbill from St. Croix is now set to receive doses of Vitamin B[…]

Daisy Gets Some Calories

Little juvenile green “Daisy” began getting tube fed today.  Having progressed from a mister to shallow water, she is still not actively eating on her[…]

Some Physical Therapy for “Good Hope”

The latest news update for “Good Hope” is somewhat positive, as she appears to be, ever so slowly, on the upswing.  Again, her condition remains critical and[…]

Hatchling Video!

  Check out our adorable green and loggerhead hatchlings in their rehab tanks by clicking here.  Be sure to note the frenzied behavior of the[…]

Staying Hopeful for “Good Hope”

To say that things have calmed down here at The Turtle Hospital would be an overstatement in the very least.  While “Good Hope” does seem[…]

First Green Hatchlings of 2012!

  On September 5, we received our first green hatchlings of the season!  Having used up energy fighting root entanglements back in the Marquesas, FWC[…]

“Good Hope” at a Turtle’s Pace

Good Hope seems to be showing the Rehab staff that she will be doing things at her own pace.  Despite the two doses of Vasotocin[…]

Labor Induced in “Good Hope”

Yesterday, September 7, was a very long day for Good Hope and the Rehab staff. We received the highly anticipated two doses of Vasotocin, the[…]

Watch Good Hope’s Eggs Get Incubated!

As of 5:45 PM today, September 7, Good Hope has laid a total of 25 eggs.  We promised we’d keep you posted with daily updates,[…]

“Good Hope” Continues Laying Eggs

  After the arrival of adult female and critically endangered Hawskbill “Good Hope” from St. Croix on the night of September 2, our turtle patient continues to get[…]

Tiny “Timmy” Has Heavy FP Load

The surprise of a sea turtle certainly livened up a frustrating day of lobstering for the Plaugher family on August 31.  About the size of[…]

“Daisy” Gets Some Sunshine From TH Staff

Juvenile green “Daisy” was found floating 10 miles northwest of Marathon on September 4.  Lori and Kevin called in the turtle from aboard Kevin’s boat.  Daisy is[…]