19/03/2023
Ok, after hanging out for months at Belize's Lighthouse Reef Atoll, our satellite tagged loggerhead turtle Mr Massive ( #49) is on the move! Where is he going?
Share your choice 1, 2, 3, 4 in the comments and we'll update you tomorrow on Mr Massive's movement.
Bien, después de pasar meses en el atolón Lighthouse Reef de Belice, nuestra tortuga boba/caguama/cabezona llamado Sr Masivo marcado co una marca satélital ( # 49), Se está moviendo! ¿A dónde va?
Comparte tu elección 1, 2, 3, 4 en los comentarios y mañana te informaremos sobre el movimiento del Sr Masivo.
1. North/al norte
2. South / al sur
3. Central Barrier Reef /barrera arrecifal central
4. Returns to Lighthouse Reef / regresa al atolón.
29/04/2022
WTG!!! Thanks for the dedication.
What have we been up to lately? Caring for this 86-pound green turtle that was found in the Port Honduras Marine Reserve in late March. For one month now Abalone has been in rehab to correct buoyancy issues, and to become strong enough to one day undergo surgery to remove the fibropapilloma tumors around her neck. Abalone has a good appetite and is consuming her favorite food, turtle grass, and she also likes sprat! When we received her she was anemic, and her packed cell volume was low. In 3 weeks, the PCV value has risen 3 points, and is now at 14%. When it reaches 20%, she can undergo surgery. We hope Abalone will fully recover and one day she can be released back into the sea. FP is becoming more prevalent throughout the Caribbean, yet still rare in Belize. Together with local and international experts we are working to treat this disease. Stay tuned for more updates on Abalone.
