Double Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Russell Fields City Pier in PCB
November 9 @ 8:30am
Ronaldo & Longclaw!
Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) is releasing “Longclaw”, and “Ronaldo”, two recent pier-caught loggerhead sea turtles that have been in rehabilitation. The release will be into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, November 9th at 8:30 am central time from the beach in front of the Carousel Supermarket at 19440 Front Beach Road.
Both loggerhead sea turtles were accidentally caught by fishermen at the Russell Fields City Pier. Thankfully, the fishermen called the pier managers, who along with the PCB Lifeguards worked to rescue both turtles. Ronaldo was rescued on August 17th, and Longclaw came in on October 13th. Between the two turtles, they had almost 10 hook interactions! Longclaw and Ronaldo have been medically cleared by veterinary staff and has been cleared for release by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The public is invited to attend this event. Please keep in mind this event is subject to change based on weather conditions.
GWMI would like to thank everyone involved in the rescue of these pier-caught turtles. If you see a stranded or deceased dolphin, whale or sea turtle, please immediately report to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1-888-404-3922 or #FWC on your cell phone.
November 9 @ 8:30am
Ronaldo & Longclaw!
Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) is releasing “Longclaw”, and “Ronaldo”, two recent pier-caught loggerhead sea turtles that have been in rehabilitation. The release will be into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, November 9th at 8:30 am central time from the beach in front of the Carousel Supermarket at 19440 Front Beach Road.
Both loggerhead sea turtles were accidentally caught by fishermen at the Russell Fields City Pier. Thankfully, the fishermen called the pier managers, who along with the PCB Lifeguards worked to rescue both turtles. Ronaldo was rescued on August 17th, and Longclaw came in on October 13th. Between the two turtles, they had almost 10 hook interactions! Longclaw and Ronaldo have been medically cleared by veterinary staff and has been cleared for release by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The public is invited to attend this event. Please keep in mind this event is subject to change based on weather conditions.
GWMI would like to thank everyone involved in the rescue of these pier-caught turtles. If you see a stranded or deceased dolphin, whale or sea turtle, please immediately report to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1-888-404-3922 or #FWC on your cell phone.