Turtle Fest 2021
April 10, 2021
April 10, 2021
Sea Turtle Release
"Hobgoblin" was rescued in Duval County on February 4, 2021. He was triaged at the Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Laboratory and then went to the Marine Science Center on February 5 for treatment. He had gastrointestinal issues, was underweight and lethargic. He was also missing his right front flipper from an old injury. Hobgoblin was released on April 10, 2021 at the 13th annual Turtle Fest in Marineland, Florida.
"Hobgoblin" was rescued in Duval County on February 4, 2021. He was triaged at the Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Laboratory and then went to the Marine Science Center on February 5 for treatment. He had gastrointestinal issues, was underweight and lethargic. He was also missing his right front flipper from an old injury. Hobgoblin was released on April 10, 2021 at the 13th annual Turtle Fest in Marineland, Florida.
2021 Turtle Fest Sponsors
A big THANK YOU to our 2021 Turtle Fest Sponsors!
You help make morning patrols possible!
A big THANK YOU to our 2021 Turtle Fest Sponsors!
You help make morning patrols possible!
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6th Street Deli
Alex Barnette Arlene Deegan A Scent to Remember Bambi & Michael Pro Beach Front Grille Bill & Margie Hanson Break Awayz Café by the Sea Candy Taylor Charles & Mami Stanley Chris & Kate Nelson Crabby Joes Cracked Egg Diner Danielle Rogers Deena Delany Faye & Lanny Johnson Flagler Animal Hospital Flagler Beach Gift Shop Flagler Board Shack Flagler Fish Company Flagler Surf Flagler Tea Company |
Friends Café
Ginger Pinholster Greg Lynn Jewelers Hammock Gardens Hammock Hardware High Tides Jan & Harvey Hatridge JAVA Joint Jimmy’s Hang Ten Jose Gasper Treasure Company Joyce Cunningham- Caldwell Junque in the Trunk Kathie Bunch Kona Ice Flagler Kona Ice Volusia Lagerheads Bar & Grill Larry & Laurel Allberg Laurel Coulon Laura & Richard Rauscher Lynnda McCoy Margaret Markes Martine McCartney Hair Design Martins Restaurant |
Mary Louk
Metro Diner Mick & Marcy Schorsch Oceanside Beach Bar Old Time Radio Show Patrick & Dena Laurienti In Memory of Larry Powell Publix Supermarkets Roger & Gloria Diagstedt Romero’s Tuscany by the Sea Snack Jacks, High Jackers Southeast Jewelry Stephanie & Dave Fabrizi Target, Palm Coast Tortugas Tri City Cycles Turtle Shack UPS Store- Palm Coast Veranda Pampering Salon Vessels Whaam Burger Z Wave Surf Shop |
2021 Turtle Fest featuring...
Shimmy Chic Fitness with Sadira
Shimmy Chic Fitness with Sadira
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Florida Sea Turtles
There are 5 species of sea turtles found along Florida's Beaches.
LOGGERHEADThe Loggerhead Turtle is the most common turtle on our beaches. She is named for her immense, block-like head and strong jaws.
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LEATHERBACKThe Leatherback Turtle is the largest turtle. She has a leathery shell, can reach up to 7 feet in length and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.
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GREENThe Green Turtle gets her name from the color of her fat. She is an herbivore, eating plants, sea grasses,
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HAWKSBILLThe Hawksbill Turtle has a beautiful, distinct carapace (shell). It is tortoiseshell in color and almost heart-shaped.
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KEMP'S RIDLEYThe Kemp's Ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. She is relatively small, weighing less than 100 pounds.
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If you find a sick or injured sea turtle, please do not place it back in the water.
Call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) for assistance.
Call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) for assistance.