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Izsak Released

Izsak was rescued in early April by FWC officers Jill Izsak and Anders Bergstrom. The adult male Loggerhead sea turtle was entangled in a lobster[…]

Come join us in releasing Izsak

“Izsak” the Loggerhead sea turtle will be making his journey back to the ocean Saturday and the Turtle Hospital in Marathon is inviting the public[…]

Goulet’s Surgery

“Goulet”, a subadult Loggerhead sea turtle rescued in January, 2009, was rescued by the Coast Guard Marathon and found with monofilament fishing line tightly wrapped[…]

Chase

Boaters spotted a sub adult Green Sea Turtle, floating, about a mile off shore from Key Colony Beach. US Coast Guard Marathon dispatched a boat[…]

Joey Released!

If you have had the chance to visit the Hospital recently, you will surely remember Joey, the adorable little green sea turtle who, despite a[…]

Marathon Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours

On May 13, 2009, The Turtle Hospital and First State Bank of the Florida Keys hosted a Chamber’s Business After Hours event. About 200 persons[…]

Heidi Home

Heidi, a sub adult Loggerhead was rescued in February. Found floating, the turtle was treated for an infection.   The release was done at Anne’s Beach[…]

Turtle Treat

A School group of 38 students, from Cincinnati Ohio, was in the Keys visiting facilities in Marathon to learn more about our ocean residents. They[…]

Surgery Foursome

Turtle patiens; Elizabeth, Dre, Sylah and Diana had their day with the doctor earlier this week. Dr Kristen Hall from Marathon Veterinarian Hospital donated her[…]

Join Us for a Turtle Release!

Join us Thursday Morning to send Heidi home!! Heidi is a large Loggerhead sea turtle who was admitted to the Turtle Hospital in February severely[…]

Logan’s Surgery

Logan, a juvenile Green Sea Turtle had previously undergone an endoscope procedure to ensure there weren’t any internal fibropapilloma tumors. After waiting several weeks to[…]