News from the Field:

Check here for the latest local sea turtle news & happenings.

 
       
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(Volusia/Flagler Turtle patrol members may submit blog entries to Beth or Debbie.)
Brutus came in at Daytona Beach on March 23. He was shell impacted and very sick. 
He was released by the Marine Science Center at Winter Haven Park in Ponce Inlet 
on Friday, June 8, 2007
 
 
Email from Turtle Patrol president Beth Libert, May 5, 2007:
"Happy Cinco de Mayo Everyone and Happy Turtle Season!  The girls are here!!"

 

Photos from the Marine Science Center's Turtle Day release of 2 rehabilitated sea turtles on 4/21/07.

It was wonderful to see so many people turn out for the event!

First turtle, Kringle...

Wolfgang was carried into the surf to be released.

Just part of the large crowd that showed up.

Scrooge the Kemp's Ridley was not released due to surf conditions.

Thanks to Turtle Patrol member Lori O. for sharing her photos of the release!

 
Email from Turtle Patrol president Beth Libert, October 4, 2006: 
"Look what I found on patrol today". She was upside down in the surf and alive. Quite a challenge
alone on the ATV, but we made it back to Malacompra, still
alive. Now at the MSC in Ponce Inlet. (Note: unfortunately, Beverly did not survive.)
 

Rare Leatherback nests in Flagler Beach

Rare Kemps Ridley nests in Ponce Inlet.

 


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