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A loggerhead sea turtle named Chlorophyllis arrived at Florida's Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center covered in algae and barnacles, barely able to move. Two months later, she dove back into the ocean with her shell gleaming in the sun.
A gentle giant in Florida just became the oldest manatee ever recorded, more than doubling the typical lifespan of his species. Romeo's remarkable 71 years offers hope for marine conservation efforts worldwide.
After swallowing fishing hooks, two loggerhead sea turtles just made their way back into the Gulf of Mexico thanks to dedicated rescue teams. One turtle is even a repeat patient who keeps getting a second chance at life.
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Eight volunteers hauled a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle to safety from a Florida fishing pier after fishing hooks lodged in his body. Bowser is now recovering at a rehab center where vets are working to remove multiple hooks from his flippers and esophagus.
A critically ill loggerhead sea turtle named Syrena recovered from a life-threatening condition that kills most turtles. After three months of careful treatment at a Florida rescue center, she returned to the ocean healthy and barnacle-free.
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A loggerhead sea turtle covered in hundreds of barnacles and battling a deadly syndrome just beat 75% odds of death. After 92 days of careful treatment, Syrena swam back into the Gulf of Mexico stronger than ever.
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A gentle giant manatee named Romeo just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest manatee ever verified, celebrating at least 71 years of life. The beloved sea cow has fathered nine calves and continues to thrive at his Florida home, inspiring hope for marine conservation.