Segmented shapes of a sea turtle shell are called scutes.🐢🔍 These scutes are made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails. Different species have different scute configurations. This Green hatchling has 5 vertebral scutes (yellow) and 4 lateral scutes (green). This pattern is a pattern we typically see for Greens, though it is possible to have irregular scute patterns.
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
South Padre Island, Texas 2,325 followers
Sea Turtle Inc. protects sea turtles through conservation, medical care, applied research and education.
About us
Sea Turtle, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. STI was founded in 1977 by Ila Fox Loetscher, better known as "The Turtle Lady of South Padre Island." In 1999, STI moved from Ila's backyard into its current location at 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX. Originally formed to aid in the protection and recovery of the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, our mission has now expanded into three parts: • Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles • Educate the public • Assist with conservation efforts for all sea turtle species. Income for operations is 100 percent funded by admission, public donations and gift shop sales, which are used to achieve the three missions (rehabilitation, education, and conservation). Specifically, donations help with the upkeep of the sea turtles housed at the facility. This includes food, medications, heaters, filters, water, and electricity. Donations are also used to support Sea Turtle, Inc.’s educational programs and alternative resource and conservation projects around the world. Sea Turtle, Inc. also awards scholarships to University level biology students. Each summer we host an internship program for eight currently enrolled or recently graduated college students in the biological sciences. Donations fund both of these student opportunities.
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http://www.seaturtleinc.org
External link for Sea Turtle, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- South Padre Island, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1977
- Specialties
- Education, Conservation, and Rehabilitation
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6617 Padre Blvd
(P.O. BOX 3987)
South Padre Island, Texas 78597-3987, US
Employees at Sea Turtle, Inc.
Updates
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Log your sustainable habits for the month of August for your chance to win a Sea Turtle Inc. swag bag! 😍♻️ Here's how to participate: 1. Fill out our Starter Survey. 2. Log your sustainable habits throughout the month of August to gain points. 3. Fill out our Final Survey after you've completed the challenge. The winner will be determined by who has the highest number of points! The competition starts August 1st: https://qr.codes/6kZmPv
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Grab your friends and let's get painting - we've got new dates for our Sip n' Paint! 👇 🖌️ August 17 🎨 September 21 🧑🎨 October 19 🖼️ November 30 🐢 December 14 By attending, you’ll not only create a beautiful sea turtle-themed masterpiece but also contribute to our mission. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for a fun night out, everyone is welcome. Spots are limited, register here: https://lnkd.in/gVgd_z2z
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Did you know that sea turtles have an amazing sense of smell? 👃✨ Even though they live in the ocean, their noses, called nares, help them sniff out important things underwater. 😋 Sniffing Out Food: Sea turtles use their nares to find food. They can smell the chemicals released by plants, animals, and other things in the water. This helps them locate yummy snacks like jellyfish, seaweed, and small crustaceans. 🗺️Finding Their Way: Sea turtles also use their sense of smell to navigate. When it's time to lay eggs, female turtles return to the beach where they were born. Scientists believe their amazing sense of smell helps them find their way back home. 🧂Filtering Salt: The nares are not just for smelling. They also have special glands that help filter out the salt from seawater. This way, sea turtles can drink seawater without getting too much salt in their bodies.
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It's not just plastic! Did you know you can recycle your old electronics too? By recycling e-waste, we're not only reducing landfill waste but also conserving valuable resources to be used again. We can make sure our old gadgets get a second life 💻✨ This free online tool can help you locate your nearest e-waste center 👉 : https://shorturl.at/p1zI0
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What is debridement? 🚑🩹 Debridement is a medical procedure used to remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue to promote the healing of wounds. This is a crucial part of the rehabilitation process for injured or sick sea turtles, particularly those that have suffered from injuries such as boat strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, or infections. Why it's an important part of our treatment plans: 👉Enhances Recovery: Effective debridement can significantly speed up the healing process. 👉 Prevents Complications: By removing sources of infection and dead tissue, the risk of further health complications is reduced. 👉 Improves Quality of Life: A successful debridement can lead to a full recovery, allowing the turtle to be eventually released back into the wild.
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Have you got your flippers on our new capital campaign tee yet? 👀 These t-shirts are special because the proceeds go directly toward the continued development of our new hospital. With your purchase, you're supporting our expanding facility and mission on South Padre Island. Help us get closer to our vision of being a world leader in sea turtle recovery, education, and conservation of sea turtle populations worldwide. Get yours today: https://ow.ly/I9zN50R7X1z
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New patient alert 🚑⚡ Meet Buckbeak, 7.1 lb juvenile green who was found stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties. Buckbeak has minor plastron (under shell) bruising and has a minor algae on their carapace (top shell). Send Buckbeak your best wishes and we'll keep you updated on Buckbeak's treatment and progress 😇
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