by Dragonfly Lady
12. January 2010 19:32
Many of you know I am a volunteer at the Florida Aquarium, the work they do there is tremendous. However this is an emergency so if you are able, please consider a donation.
With record low temperatures in the weather; it is not only our plants that are now suffering.
Record cold temperatures in Florida are threatening hundreds and potentially thousands of sea turtles across the state. The deep chill in our coastal waters has “cold-stunned” these endangered animals, putting them into a state of shock. When more than 140 cold-stunned sea turtles started washing up on an eastern coast on Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called The Florida Aquarium to help respond.
Rescued Sea Turtle at the Florida Aquarium
On Thursday, Jan. 7, 12 helpless and ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles arrived at The Florida Aquarium where staff from every department immediately unloaded the turtles and assisted veterinary staff with triage and urgent medical care. After x-rays, blood work and other diagnostics were completed, all 12 turtles were safely housed in temporary holding as their conditions were closely monitored. Most now are stable but some remain in a critical condition.
The Aquarium’s emergency rescue funds are being depleted rapidly, if you are willing to help, please consider a special contribution to help them pay for the food, antibiotics, medicines, tank operation and other costs of their care as they respond to this unforeseen and unprecedented emergency.
Donate here today and help save a sea turtle or call Judy Anderson at 813-367-4024. This IS NOT a Gardeners Reach site, it goes directly to the Florida Aquarium donation page.
The Aquarium will continue to take in cold-stunned sea turtles until they reach their capacity. They hope you will partner with them to rescue these endangered animals.
Did you know?
The Florida Aquarium is one of only a few rehabilitation facilities that has a full-time veterinary program. The dedicated medical staff can assist with turtle rehabilitation efforts around the clock. The Aquarium has been treating injured sea turtles over the past 12 years, nearly 60 turtles have entered the facility: and 75% have been returned to the wild after successful rehabilitation
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