Stories from the Seaside at Panacea - A newsletter from the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea

MAY 2020 Monthly Newsletter Update: Sea Turtle Rescue Program Meet our new sea turtle, Myrtle! Myrtle is one of the biggest Kemp's Ridley sea turtle we have ever rescued. She was named by our Facebook followers through an online poll. Myrtle was found by a shrimp trawler out at Alligator Point. When she was brought in we found a deep, small wound at the back of her neck. Dr Griggs from the Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital has prescribed her some antibiotics to prevent an infection. Myrtle has one last check up before she is hopefully deemed ready for release. Look out for another virtual sea turtle release that we will be filming with the Alligator Sea Turtle Patrol soon. Watch WCTV's segment of Myrtle here! Click Here NEWS FEATURE: Tallahassee Democrat Read all about our feature in the Tallahassee Democrat with Gulf Specimen's founder, Jack Rudloe; and our struggle to keep our doors open during the pandemic. "Coronavirus and tourism: Founder Jack Rudloe won't give up on Gulf Specimen Marine Lab" Click Here Research and Events... Research Update: Melanie Medina is currently working on her PhD at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Her research is about the nudibranch population in North Florida that has never been studied before. Gulf Specimen is supplying sea slugs like the ones in the picture to help Melanie in her research towards these tiny molluscs. Just last Thursday, we found a rare tiger nudibranch on one of our collecting trawls. Melanie will be sending a specimen to the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Her research is important because it will shine a light on the very under-studied nudibranch population and species in North Florida. During the pandemic, Melanie has also been filming "virtual lab sessions" for her marine biology class in FSU. Click here to watch a short virtual lab of Melanie with our tiger nudibranchs! Watch Here! NEW EVENT: Snakes Alive! Join us at the aquarium on Saturday, (June 13th 2020) at 11AM and 2PM for our exciting new reptilian segment with Jerry Walls. Learn about one of our most misunderstood yet important wild neighbors...the fun and safe way!  Separate fact from fiction regarding our amazing reptilian neighbors that are important to all of us. Several different species of live snakes from North Florida and other parts of the world will safely be on exhibit at this fun, interactive and educational program suitable for all ages. Families are welcome to attend. Additional snake "biofacts" will be included in the program and be on exhibit. Photo opportunities will also be available. You won't want to miss this fun, educational and memorable program! Catch our LIVESTREAM with Jerry this Friday at 2PM only on our Facebook. Gulf Specimen Marine Lab | (850) 984-5297| gulfspecimen.org Support Us Here!  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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