Loggerhead Marinelife Center releases sea turtle in Juno Beach

Sea Turtle Will Be Released From Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach

JUNO BEACH, FL – July 17, 2017 – Loggerhead Marinelife Center will release Dusty, a sub-adult loggerhead from Loggerhead Park in Juno Beach on Tuesday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m. Pre-release procedures starting at 10 a.m.

Dusty the sea turtle was named after Dusty Baker, manager of the Washington Nationals, which holds spring training at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mr. Baker also visited “Dusty” the turtle last March at LMC. We are grateful for his support of sea turtle and ocean conservation!

Dusty the sea turtle was found floating offshore in St. Lucie County last February. Initial bloodwork showed anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health due to starvation. Hospital staff administered fluids, parenteral nutrition and antibiotics, and placed the turtle in freshwater to remove barnacles and leeches that covered most of the body. Now, the turtle is medically cleared for release into its ocean home.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located at 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, FL 33408

Local staff will be available for media interviews at their discretion.

*Surf and wind conditions may impact the scheduling of this release. Please check www.marinelife.org and LMC’s social media channels for the latest updates of the release date.

About Loggerhead Marinelife Center:

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit 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, a pier that hosts world-class fishing and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 300,000 guests free-of-charge each year.

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Name: Hannah Deadman

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Phone No: (561) 627-8280

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit education and ocean conservation facility located on the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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