Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jacksonville

SCL (Straight Carapace Length) Slightly thin. Fibropapilloma tumors present on eyes and moderate load on body. Jacksonville (or “Jax”) is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found entangled in Volusia county on Aug. 24. Jacksonville was transferred to CMA from Volusia Marine Science Center on Aug. 27 to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. CMA will continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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