Oil Surplus

A small Green Sea Turtle was found along a rock wall near the Dive In dive center in Key Largo. The post hatchling turtle was completely covered with thick, black oil.

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Using mayonnaise (which dissolves the oil without harming the turtle),

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Exxon was carefully cleaned of all the contamination.

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The eyes were not damaged by the oil so there is a good chance for recovery.

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