We’re nearing the end of our record keeping year of July, 1 2012 – June 30, 2013 and what a year it has been! Check out the rehab stats: Since July 1, 2012, we have had 72 sea turtles admitted for rehabilitation. The breakdown: 18 federally threatened loggerheads, 27 federally threatened greens, 27 federally endangered Kemp’s ridleys, 9 remain in rehab at NEST/NCARI (4 loggerheads, 4 greens, 1 Kemps) – we have a handful of long term cases and the rest will be released early in the summer. Continue reading
“Hernando” – aka LK-KLC-120924-01 – is making some forward motion in recovery! After months of displaying neurological deficiencies and requiring force feeding to maintain weight, Hernando began consistently accepting food from tongs over the past 2 weeks. The rehab crew … Continue reading