Gulf Specimen Marine Lab seeks donations to help rehabilitate endangered Kemps Ridley turtle

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab is currently rehabilitating a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle and is asking people to donate to the group’s turtle fund to help with the project. 

Of the seven species of sea turtles, Kemp's Ridley is the most endangered.

Currently, Gulf Specimen Marine Lab is working on rehabilitating a once, very sick, Kemp's Ridley back to health. Because of a dazzling spot on his shell, they have named him Spot the Magnificent!

Spot came to the Marine Lab through a local fisherman who found the sea turtle floating on the surface of the water.

Sea turtles are reptiles and they need air to breathe, although they can hold their breath for an extended period of time.

When they are sick, they will float on the surface of the water in order to ensure breath.

Spot was not eating and was barely able to swim – it was discovered that he had a respiratory ailment and was malnourished.

The Marine Lab has been working with Spot for the past month.

However, Spot still has a ways to go until he is fully recovered.

You can help in the effort by contributing to the sea turtle fund.

For information on how to donate, come by the marine lab in Panacea or call them at (850)984-5297

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