I love following the work of our friends at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. They labor tirelessly to act as the leading authority in sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation. The world of marine conservation can weigh heavy on our moral when we see story after story of destroyed ecosystems and injured animals. It is so great to celebrate accomplisments like those LMC makes possible all year round. This round of releases are of Tiffany and Sebastian, both released after months of care, on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
Tiffany is an adult female hawksbill that was found in the St. Lucie Power Plant intake canal. The turtle was covered with barnacles, including small barnacles on the skin. This is an indication of chronic illness. The turtle underwent testing to determine the specific cause of the illness. The initial bloodwork was not diagnostically significant. Radiographs showed evidence of minor intestinal impaction. Tiffany was started on fluids and antibiotics and was put into freshwater to remove epibiota that covered the turtle’s body.
We named Tiffany in honor of the longstanding support from Tiffany & Co. of Loggerhead Marinelife Center and our annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon. We are so appreciative of Tiffany & Co.’s support of LMC over the past nine years and are proud to have named this sea turtle in their honor.
Tiffany & Co. has a strong commitment to the environment and we applaud their core values that it “is your moral duty to sustain the natural environment” and actively work to “positively affect communities and protect the planet.”
Seabastian is a juvenile loggerhead patient that was found at DuBois Park. The turtle arrived with a heavy epibiota load that included barnacles, algae, and leeches due to its inactivity. The fresh water soak, that lasted about 36 hours, helped to rid the turtle of the leeches. The barnacles were manually removed to allow for clear radiographs. There were several fractures in the bones of the back part of the carapace from an unknown cause. The turtle’s nasal area also sustained an unknown injury. Upon arrival, the patient’s bloodwork showed severe anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health. The turtle received IV parenteral nutrition, supplemental iron, subcutaneous fluids and several antibiotics. Seabastian is the most anemic chronic debilitated turtle at admission ever to be released from the Center.
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About Loggerhead Marinelife Center: Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a nonprofit sea turtle hospital that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The Center features an on-site campus hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge each year. In late 2017, the Center launched their Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
About Tiffany & Co.: In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City where his store was soon acclaimed as the palace of jewels for its exceptional gemstones. Since then TIFFANY & CO. has become synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. During the 20th century fame thrived worldwide with store network expansion and continuous cultural relevance, as exemplified by Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the film starring Audrey Hepburn. Today, with more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories – including more than 5,000 skilled artisans who cut diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s workshops, realizing its commitment to superlative quality. The Company operates more than 300 TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide as part of its omni-channel approach. To learn more about TIFFANY & CO. as well as its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com. Tiffany, T&CO., and Tiffany & Co. are trademarks of Tiffany and Company and its affiliates.
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