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Want to stay connected and support the Georgia Sea Turtle Center? Symbolically adopting our rehabilitation patients is a great way to continue learning about sea turtles and stay connected. Symbolic adoptions make fantastic gifts!
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Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Age: Post-hatchling (under 1 year)
Sex: Unknown
Weight upon Arrival: 20 g / 0.7 oz
Arrival: August 17, 2021
Found: Jekyll Island, Georgia
Rescued By: Georgia Sea Turtle Center Patrol Team
Why Ember is Here: On August 17, 2021, our Sea Turtle Patrol team saw fire ants burrowing into a recently hatched sea turtle nest. Fire ants can kill hatchlings, so Patrol conducted an emergency nest excavation. Ember was still in the nest but was not yet ready for life in the ocean. Ember was brought to the GSTC for care. Join Ember's adoptive family to follow their journey!
If you have any questions, contact us via telephone at (912) 635-4141 or email us at gstceducation@jekyllisland.com. Please include "Adopt-a-Sea Turtle" in the subject line.