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 Niko | Jan 14, 2010 | Loggerhead, Release, USCG at Hatteras Inlet
January 14 was a great day for N.E.S.T.! The US Coast Guard station at Hatteras Inlet provided transportation for 11 turtles to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Before departure, they were all given identification numbers and tagged for noting in future research....
