"Carter"
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South Core, Carteret County, NC
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11/24/2008
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juvenile
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There is a cold-stunning event in NC where cold weather has caused water temperatures drop suddenly. In this situation, sea turtles become very lethargic and aren't able to migrate to warmer waters. Symptoms of a cold-stunned sea turtle are listless behavior, possible pneumonia and frostbite.
Aside from warming the turtles slowly to the desired core temperature, we have given antibiotics to prevent pneumonia and injectable vitamins. These animals are being monitored very closely!
Although it took almost a week for Carter to start gaining strength, he is doing well. The little turtle is eating a diet of greens with a little fish for protein.
3/19/09 This is the most beautiful green sea turtle! Little Carter has been cleared for release and will be taken offshore into warm waters very soon to rejoin the sea turtle population. Photos of the release will be posted to be sure to check back!
04/05/2009
offshore
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Photo thanks to Barbara Bergwerf
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