The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea will release 2 sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico at Shell Point Beach on Wednesday

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea will release 2 sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico at Shell Point Beach on Wednesday.

There is a green sea turtle and a Kemp's Ridley turtle.

The Kemp's Ridley is a juvenile called Opal, it swallowed a hook near Mashes Sands Pier.

The green sea turtle is also a juvenile – they call it Jade.

She was accidentally caught in nets by local fishermen and got pneumonia due to water entering her lungs.

Both turtles are now medically cleared for release.

If you would like to watch the turtle release, it will take place at Shell Point Beach in Wakulla County on Wednesday September 26th, at 4:00pm.

The public is invited to attend and bring your cameras.

Gulf Specimen is a non-profit biological supply, educational center, as well as a sea turtle rehabilitation center based out of Panacea, Florida.

The lab houses many rescued sea turtles each year, providing them with a place to heal and eat in order to prepare them for their release.

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