Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bye bye Baldwin! CMA’s Kemp’s ridley sea turtle patient was released by University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue this past week. This sub-adult turtle was found severely entangled in fishing line. Due to the severity of the entanglement, Baldwin’s left front flipper was almost completely detached and required amputation. The turtle had also ingested fishing line that was too far in the gastrointestinal tract to be removed orally. With the aid of gastrointestinal motility medications, Baldwin passed 300 cm of fishing line! Despite Baldwin's medical challenges, he is now thriving and was able to be released back into the wild.
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Bye bye Baldwin! CMA’s Kemp’s ridley sea turtle patient was released by University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue this past week. This sub-adult turtle was found severely entangled in fishing line. Due to the severity of the entanglement, Baldwin’s left front flipper was almost completely detached and required amputation. The turtle had also ingested fishing line that was too far in the gastrointestinal tract to be removed orally. With the aid of gastrointestinal motility medications, Baldwin passed 300 cm of fishing line! Despite Baldwin's medical challenges, he is now thriving and was able to be released back into the wild.
Donate and support CMA at HelpCMA.org!
© 2024 Clearwater Marine Aquarium
We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
facebook.com/ClearwaterMarineAquarium
instagram.com/cmaquarium
twitter.com/CMAquarium
tiktok.com/@cmaquarium
cmaquarium.org
