by Carolyn.Leopard | Oct 20, 2011 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
Annie, the loggerhead who arrived 10/11/11, was found expired in N.E.S.T. Rehab on Wednesday, 10/19/11 at 7:45 am by Aquarist Christian Legner. They were able to force feed her twice, administer anti-inflammatory meds, antibiotics, and fluids but due to the head/nasal...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Oct 11, 2011 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
A 74.9 pound loggerhead was found swimming at the Outer Banks Pier, South Nags Head on October 11, 2011. N.E.S.T. Hotline was called and when the volunteers responded, it was obvious the turtle had sustained a severe head injury. She* was transported to Roanoke Island...
by Niko | Oct 2, 2011 | Jackie Orsaluk, Kemps Ridley, Loggerhead, North Carolina Aquarium, Rehab Facility
The Aquarium opened a new exhibit in May. Using electronic chip technology in plastic reproductions, it provides visitors with a hands-on opportunity to rehabilitate a sea turtle. The Aquarium has announced that it will be building an expanded rehabilitation facility...
