What to do if you find an injured sea turtle near you
What happens when sea turtles are admitted to local hospitals
The rescued turtles are generally malnourished, dehydrated, suffering from severe bacterial, fungal, or viral infections, trauma from rough handling, and a host of other ailments. The sick and injured sea turtles are admitted to our sea turtle hospital and rescue centers for emergency medical care.
How to report a sea turtle injury to nearby hospitals
Contact Us Report a Stranded or Injured Marine Animal Reporting a sick, injured, entangled, stranded, or dead animal is the best way to make sure professional responders and scientists know about it and can take appropriate action. Numerous organizations around the country are trained and ready to respond. If you see a sick, injured, stranded, or dead marine mammal or sea turtle, immediately.
Sea turtle rehabilitation centers: a guide to local resources
Best sea turtle hospitals in coastal communities
For our younger sea turtle patients, Mote operates a sea turtle hatchling hospital, where hatchlings receive vital care before being successfully returned to the ocean. We aim to help all our turtle patients return to the marine environment and contribute to their populations for years to come.
Finding the nearest sea turtle hospital for emergency care