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June the loggerhead sea turtle during an exam

Releasing June Cleaver the Loggerhead Sea Turtle

June Cleaver, our 230-plus-pound loggerhead sea turtle patient, is going to be released on Wednesday, Sept. 4!

What Can You Do for Plastic Free July?

This month we’re highlighting Plastic Free July as a key way to support our native Florida wildlife, including our iconic sea turtles. We’re taking a look back at some of our resilient sea turtle patients that have been severely impacted by plastic pollution.

Releasing Vader the Green Sea Turtle

Ready to go home, one of our sea turtle patients is! We’re sending green sea turtle Vader back to the ocean following a recent rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Healing Center. 

A green sea turtle lays on a colorful beach towel with a tank in the background.

Releasing Nemo the Green Sea Turtle

We found Nemo! The green sea turtle, that is. After a 4-month rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Healing Center, Nemo the sea turtle will be released!

Treating Sea Turtle Patients With Pneumonia

On dry land, wintertime means flu and cold season. But the same may be true in the sea. During the colder months, sea turtles underwater may experience an uptick in illnesses, like pneumonia.

Caring for Monkey the Green Sea Turtle

One of our newest green sea turtle patients, Monkey, recently underwent a life-saving procedure at our Sea Turtle Healing Center with some help from an old friend. 

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