Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: March 13, 2021
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, FL
Issue: Intestinal Impaction- Chronic Debilitation
Big Chase is a subadult male loggerhead sea turtle patient that was found by biologists from Inwater Research Group at FPL's St. Lucie site. The turtle is underweight, and radiographs revealed an intestinal impaction of crab shells and large barnacles. Big Chase will be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine bloodwork as he receives treatment.
Your adoption directly benefits the continued care and treatment of our sick and injured sea turtles. It helps provide the food, medication, hospital care and tank maintenance critical to their health.
Package Breakdown:
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$40 Basic Package
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$65 Enhanced Package
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$100 Deluxe Package
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$250 Giant Sea Turtle Package
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$50 Classroom Adoption
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For questions, please email: adopt@marinelife.org