Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research We had a special Valentine’s Day yesterday! U.S. Coast Guard Station Galveston joined us at the beach to release two green sea turtles that they helped us rescue last fall. Both of these sea turtles were found struggling at the waters surface, entangled in fishing line. In those situations, we are often unable to safely reach them without the assistance of our local partners. One of the patients had monofilament wrapped around his front flipper so tightly that it caused it to go necrotic requiring amputation. After a few months of rehabilitation at our Center, and treatment plans from our Houston Zoo veterinarians, they were ready to go back home to the Gulf. Be sure to call 1-866-TURTLE-5 if you ever see a sea turtle struggling at the surface or accidentally catch one while fishing. If you would like to support our efforts, consider getting a speciality sea turtle license plate! Proceeds come directly back to us to help care for sick and injured sea turtles. Order our Texas Sea Turtle Specialty license plate: https://www.myplates.com/.../background/passenger/sea-turtle #gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles
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