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Gulfarium CARE Center set to release five sea turtles at Inlet Beach on June 13

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Gulfarium CARE Center is set to host another sea turtle release at Inlet Beach. This event will bid farewell to 5 turtles (Aries, Tank, Canteloupe, Ethyl, and Peach) who have completed their rehabilitation journey. Aries, a subadult loggerhead, found herself in an unfortunate situation when she was accidentally hooked at […]

Gulfarium CARE Center

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Gulfarium CARE Center is set to host another sea turtle release at Inlet Beach. This event will bid farewell to 5 turtles (Aries, Tank, Canteloupe, Ethyl, and Peach) who have completed their rehabilitation journey.

  • Here’s a look at the first two, Aries and Tank, who will be released back into the Gulf of Mexico.
Aries, a subadult loggerhead (Gulfarium CARE Center)

Aries, a subadult loggerhead, found herself in an unfortunate situation when she was accidentally hooked at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in October of 2022. Fortunately, she was promptly rescued and brought to the CARE Center for the necessary care and attention. 

  • After an eight-month stay at the center, Aries has finally passed all her tests and received clearance for release, according to the CARE Center. 

Tank, another remarkable turtle, has a unique story of his own. Just two weeks ago, he was accidentally hooked at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The CARE Center team swiftly intervened to remove all external hooks from Tank’s body. Additionally, nature took its course, and Tank naturally passed an internal hook.

Tank, an adult male loggerhead (Gulfarium CARE Center)

The sea turtle release event will happen promptly at 10:00 am and is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. However, attendees are advised to plan their arrival accordingly due to the expected heavy traffic and limited parking in the area.

So, mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 13, and make your way to Inlet Beach to witness the release of Aries and Tank. Here are the exact coordinates of the release location: https://goo.gl/maps/QFzumv8ke9KfRYBC9.

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