Gemelogg

Georgia Sea Turtle Center - Monitoring of Rehabilitated Patients

A project of Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

click map for full-size version Gemelogg (Loggerhead) is 32 km NE of the coast of United States and 81 km from Merritt Island

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Species: Loggerhead
Life Stage: Sub-Adult
Gender: Unknown
Release Date: 2012-12-07 00:00:00
Release Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Last Location: 2013-01-30 11:49:25

Background

Gemelogg is a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle who stranded on Little Talbot Island, Florida on February 27, 2012. Gemelogg was lethargic, emaciated and covered with epibiota consistent with what we refer to as debilitated turtle syndrome. Initial blood work revealed a severe anemia and low blood protein. Gemelogg was initially treated with antibiotics, iron, and fluids.