Over 40 sea turtles were released into the sea after rehabilitation in two aquariums in Southwest Florida

The giving coast

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 |

SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION

Photo courtesy Mote Marine

Last week, the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium took in over 40 sea turtle hatchlings offshore for post-rehabilitation release. Mote’s Hatchling Hospital successfully rehabilitated 33 pups, many of which were rescued from pools after becoming disoriented. Mote’s team took an additional offshore trip this week to release 10 more pups who were recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Marine Life Hospital. These pups suffered from a variety of impairments, including disorientation and malnutrition. As the nesting season ends, over 300 nests remain on Sarasota beaches and an additional 100 nests remain on northern Pinellas County’s beaches. Artificial lighting and other man-made problems remain the greatest threat to remaining nests and the survival of future hatchlings. Simple changes can make a huge difference.

For tips on nesting time, visit mote.org or contact @motemamarinelab

Photo courtesy Mote Marine

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