Georgia Sea Turtle Center

10/14/2026

Take the plunge and make a difference ❄️ Register for the annual Cold-Stunned Plunge that helps support the rehabilitation of cold-stunned sea turtles.

Sign up here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46GfBL6

10/12/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 🦠
Darjeeling has been battling pneumonia, and we did a bronchoscopy and lung wash to identify which bacteria were causing the infection. The bronchoscopy revealed a mass firmly adhered to the wall of the trachea, thick white mucus, and some scar tissue. Samples also confirmed Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterial organism that can be highly resistant to medications. 💊

10/09/2026

we have three educational ambassadors?

One of them is Kenai, a diamondback terrapin and former patient. After sustaining injuries from a car strike, Kenai was deemed non-releasable. Today, she helps educate visitors about her species and the threats they face!

10/08/2026

Did you count them all? 🔎

10/07/2026

𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 🗳️
Our new sea turtle hatchling needs a name, and you get to vote for it! Will it be 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐱, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐡? Each vote is $1 and funds go directly to the care of this patient! Cast your vote here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4olL4vd

10/06/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🚨
Last chance to sign up for the Diamondback Terrapin Hatchling Release on October 16! Spots are limited for this hands-on experience, so don’t wait ⬇️

Join us to release diamondback terrapin hatchlings back into the marsh. This hands-on experience has limited availability, but it's packed with unforgettable

10/05/2026

Cebu is putting in work 💪

Cebu is working on building strength in their front flippers, which is an important part of the rehabilitation process. We modified the harness and added ropes to assist when needed, allowing us to stay more hands-off and allowing Cebu to work independently!

10/02/2026

This could be you! Are you joining us for the annual fun-and-frigid fundraising event, Cold-Stunned Plunge? ❄️ 🐢

09/30/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 ✨
These juvenile green sea turtles arrived at the Center just one day apart, but their stories are very different! Norma was found debilitated, while Melton arrived with two fishing hooks, one in its flipper and another in its mouth. Stop by the Center to meet Norma and Melton and learn more about their journeys!

09/28/2026

This summer, you met Katie, one of Jekyll Island’s longtime nesting loggerhead sea turtles. Now, meet her offspring, our newest loggerhead hatchling! And we need your help choosing their name...

Vote for 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐱, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐞, or 𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐡 at the link below. Each vote is just $1, and the proceeds support the care of this new little patient. Which name gets your vote?

🗳️ https://bit.ly/4olL4vd