Nemo, the beloved sea turtle has enjoyed the snacks during his rehabilitation stay at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center but it's time to wave goodbye. He will be released on Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. on the beach located behind the Center in Loggerhead Park, 14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408.
Courtesy: marinelife.org
Nemo is a 212-pound adult male loggerhead sea turtle. He arrived at the Center on Dec. 20, 2022, after he was found floating in the water at the St. Lucie power plant with a prop strike on the right front flipper. Dr. Barron amputated the distal aspect of the flipper and he Nemo made his way to a healthy recovery.
For more information about his release, see marinelife.org. Call 561-627-8280.
After seeing Nemo released, you may want to stay and catch the Rescue to Release Virtual Reality Theater Show, 1-1:30 p.m. for only $5.
Don't miss ArtFest by the Sea, March 11-12
Read our post about the annual Turtle Fest, March 18
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