by Karen Fitzgerald | Dec 24, 2015 | Cape Hatteras, Corolla, Loggerhead, Release, Uncategorized
Crest arrived to the NC Aquarium’s STAR Center in June weighing around 130 pounds which was far less than she should be as a loggerhead at her age. She was released on November 1st weighing approximately 170 pounds and back to full health. Photos courtesy and...
by Niko | Nov 26, 2015 | Cape Hatteras, Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Loggerhead, Nags Head, Nest, Release, Sea Turtle Update
On November 1, Crest, a 170 lb loggerhead, was released from the beach at Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Crest had stranded in Corolla this summer, suffering from anemia. A more mature patient, she was old enough that we could tell she is a “she.” And we are...
by KClark | Jun 10, 2012 | Cape Hatteras, False Crawl
Yesterday’s false crawl had such a signature appearance that KC sent photos to NPS biologist Paul Doshkov to ask if his team had sighted any unique crawls in the park. He told her that nothing came in that night but they would keep a look out. The very next...
