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Track Mary aka
Didiher the sea turtle
The story of La Caretta Grande
Thousands of rehabbed washbacks released by
MSC staff
Here’s your opportunity to aid in the
rehabilitation of an endangered or threatened species!
Sea Turtle Rehabilitation
Since opening in 2002, the Marine
Science Center has cared for nearly 900 juvenile and adult sea
turtles; more than 15,000 hatchlings and washbacks; and nearly 1,000
gopher tortoises, freshwater turtles and snakes. The Mary Keller
Seabird Rehabilitation Facility at the Marine Science Center has
received more than 9,500 birds since opening in 2004.
One of the main goals of the Marine
Science Center is sea turtle rehabilitation. Guests can overlook
seven turtle hospital pools from the Turtle Terrace, located in
front of the main facility. These pools house sick and injured sea
turtles, hatchlings, and washbacks under rehabilitation. The
rehabilitating hatchlings, wash backs (newly hatched baby sea
turtles that are washed back to shore by rough seas) and sea turtles
are released upon full recovery. The MSC turtle rehabilitation area
also includes care and treatment of freshwater turtles and land
tortoises.
Turtle Day 2013
(April 27 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
