Sea Turtle Release THIS SATURDAY!!!
Advertisement, Events, Rehabilitation, Releases, Research, Sea Turtle, Uncategorized, turtles Add commentsThis just in…we will be releasing a few sea turtles THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009!! 
We had a few obstacles to overcome (getting transmitters in and permission from Florida to release turtles that came from there) but it has all worked out so we are planning the release. This entire week we’ve been celebrating our 2 year anniversary and Nest Fest event. The finale of Nest Fest week is on Saturday from 12pm-4pm at the Beachdeck (FREE!), which will end with the sea turtle release (please see our website www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org for more information about Nest Fest). Here are the details of the release:
When: Saturday, June 13, 2009
Where: Beachdeck, Jekyll Island, GA
Time: 4:00 pm
Who: Duffy, Simone, and Pumpkin (all loggerheads with a satellite transmitter attached to their carapace!)
DUFFY
PUMPKIN
SIMONE
*Please note that all releases are subject to change at any time (including day, time and/or location) and in the best interest of the turtle(s). We will attempt to provide any new information or changes via this blog as they become available. Currently 2 of the 3 turtles are not behaving quite normally after their treatments yesterday (satellite transmitter placement, flipper tags, PIT tag and final exam), but this tends to be a common reaction and typically resolves itself within a few days. However, if any of the turtles are still not behaving normally by Saturday, those individuals will not be released as planned.
Hope to see you at the Beachdeck and at the release!
Sincerely,
Stefanie Ouellette
Marine Field Programs Coordinator
June 12th, 2009 at 10:14 am |
This is really cool. I live in Alpharetta, but maybe I can convince my parents to take us to see this!!! I love sea turtles; maybe I’ll volunteer here one summer. You guys rock!! =)
June 12th, 2009 at 12:18 pm |
As a birthday present to his 8 year old grandson, my dad adopted Duffy. We’re so excited to see they are going to be realeased and plan to be there.
June 13th, 2009 at 7:21 am |
I am so happy that Duffy will be going home. Thankyou for all that you have done for him.
Jessie, an adoptive parent of duffy
June 13th, 2009 at 12:01 pm |
My mother and I visited your turtle hospital on May 7th, 2009 and enjoyed it very much. We were so impressed with the beauty of the Center and the knowledge of all the hospital staff there. One of the turtles being released today that especially stands out in our minds is “Simone”. She seemed so happy and eager to return to the Sea. We also remember “Griffin” and hope that his health is continuing to improve.
Best of luck Simone!!!
June 14th, 2009 at 7:52 am |
My aunt Laura took me to the sea turtle center in April and we ended up adopting Pumpkin…I am so happy to hear that Pumpkin is well enough to be released…
June 14th, 2009 at 3:34 pm |
The release was great! Please post updates on Duffy and Simone soon.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:17 am |
Pumpkin!!! I can’t believe it!! You are already out in the ocean!!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am |
Sorry Sarah, Pumpkin was not released on Saturday.
She was still floating and acting abnormally so she was held back. I am happy to report, however, that this morning I saw her sitting on the bottom of her tank! So maybe we can release her soon (esp. since she has that transmitter on already!)
June 15th, 2009 at 10:37 pm |
I was there for the release of Simone and Duffy and I have to say it was so amazing!! Good Luck Simone and Duffy!!!
June 27th, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
How is Griffin doing?