Sea Turtle Release

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) was excited to welcome the Georgia Aquarium team to Jekyll Island on April 17, to assist with the release of eight sea turtles: six Kemp’s Ridley patients and two loggerheads.

Turtles Released (length in inches is straight carapace length)

◆ Kemps 23001 “Hemsworth” (7.85 pounds, 10.75 inches)

◆ Kemps 23002 “Momoa” (11.86 pounds, 12.64 inches)

◆ Kemps 23003 “Zeta” (9.88 pounds, 12 inches)

◆ Kemps 23005 “Spike” (7.01 pounds, 10.6 inches)

◆ Kemps 23006 “Beaker” (8.11 pounds, 11.1 inches)

◆ Kemps 23007 “Connery” (6.75 pounds, 10.75 inches)

◆ Loggerhead 22007 “James Bond” (58.64 pounds, 21.06 inches)

◆ Loggerhead 22010 “Sandy” (44.84 pounds, 19.25 inches)

GSTC staff will continue long-term care for three additional sea turtle patients undergoing treatment: a Kemps Ridley named Eeyore, and two loggerheads named Honey Badger and Jordan. Guests are welcome to visit the center in the coming weeks to see and learn more about these patients as they recover. For hours and more information, visit: www.jekyllisland.com/ activities/georgia-sea-turtle-center/ Photos provided by Jekyll Island Authority