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The Georgia Sea Turtle Center Update

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Tunicate

tunicateThe gender of a sea turtle cannot be ascertained visually until they are sexually mature, which in the case of the loggerhead takes 35 years. We received a turtle last spring that had a heavy load of sea squirts or tunicates on its shell. The turtle was appropriately named tunicate. Tunicate presented unable to dive and we subsequently found air in the body cavity secondary to a lung tear. The lung tear was likely from blunt force trauma and possibly a boat strike. After numerous aspirations with a needle and syringe the air was finally removed and the lung tear healed. Tunicate no longer floated and started to eat and defecate normally now that all the pressure from the air was gone. Subadult sea turtles can be sexed by testing their blood for testosterone levels. Tunicate had very high testosterone levels and is a male. Tunicate also has a propeller wound from a boat and a shark bite. Both wounds were almost healed when he arrived. Tunicate will be released with several other turtles during the annual Birding Festival on Jekyll Island in early October.

THE REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING

Adapting an old African proverb, one could say “It takes a community to save a turtle.” The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) treats all of it patients with one goal - safely release them back into the wild. As with any hospital, a lot goes on behind the scenes to make this happen on a daily (and nightly) basis by staff and many unsung heroes- our volunteers!

GSTC volunteers contribute their time, energy, passion and experience in many different ways. Some greet guests and orient them to our facility and its offerings. Others guide guests through the exhibit gallery and turtle hospital, offering enriching information about turtles and our special patients. Some volunteers care for turtles by helping staff prepare food, manage tanks, and assist with rehabilitation procedures while others may take guests for educational walks on the beach or help with research. Quite often, you’ll see them helping with special events like turtle releases or island celebrations. In 2009, volunteers contributed over 11,000 of hours of time in rehabilitation, research and education, making visitors and turtles better off as a result.

“I have gotten far more from being a volunteer than the Center has ever asked of me. It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. I knew NOTHING about Sea Turtles when I began but thanks to the excellent staff, I feel confident answering questions from the public. I am proud to be a part of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!!”

During this season of giving, we want to offer specials thanks to our wonderful volunteers. We know the turtles appreciate them, too!

become a volunteer!

Please contact Teddy Ivey: (912) 634-4076 • tivey@jekyllisland.com
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org/join-us

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Sea Turtles Catch a Private Flight

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

The Sea Turtles injured by cold stunning caught a private  flight to come to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. See the details in this video.

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SC, Ga., hosting 3 injured turtles - AP State GA - Ledger-Enquirer.comsea

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

SC, Ga., hosting 3 injured sea turtles - AP State GA - Ledger-Enquirer.com.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina and Georgia are welcoming three endangered sea turtles being flown to the area after they were stunned in cold waters off the New England coast last year.

The loggerhead sea turtle and two Kemp’s ridleys are arriving at the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Monday afternoon. They’re flying on an Angel Flight from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine.

Sea turtles are cold blooded and can’t regulate their body temperatures, so they get stunned when water temperatures drop quickly.

The loggerhead suffered shell damage and will stay at the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital until spring. The other two are recuperating from pneumonia and will call the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island home after a brief stay in South Carolina.

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The Georgia Sea Turtle Center Staff Invites You to Turtleween This Saturday October 24th!

Monday, October 19th, 2009
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff and volunteers invite all turtle enthusiasts to join in some non-scary Turtleween fun!
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and receive $1 off admission to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! There will be arts and crafts, fun turtle-ish programs, and of course, you can visit our sea turtle patients!

CALL US AT 912-635-4444

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Coastal Georgia Golf League - FINAL Results

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

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“Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties
2009 Coastal Georgia Golf League Champions
PLACE Week # 13 Results — Sept. 19
1 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 60
2 Gulfstream 61
3 Emerald Princess II Casino 61
4 Longhorns 61
5 Jekyll Island Authority 61
6 Ingalls Inc.** 62
7 Suzie’s Friends 63
8 Allgood Pest Control 64
9 Scientific Turf 64
Year - To - Date Standings Week #12 Week #13 Total
1 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 150 150 1815
2 Gulfstream 135 128.75 1733.25
3 Longhorns 122.5 128.75 1640.75
4 Jekyll Island Authority 112.5 128.75 1583.75
5 Emerald Princess II Casino 122.5 128.75 1558.75
6 Ingalls Inc. 135 115 1499.7
7 Suzie’s Friends 112.5 110 1482.5
8 Scientific Turf 102.5 102.5 1446.2
9 Allgood Pest Control 102.5 102.5 1312.7
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Coastal Georgia Golf League - Week#11

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

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PLACE Week # 11 Results — Sept. 5
1 Ingalls Inc.** 59
2 Gulfstream 59
3 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 60
4 Emerald Princess II Casino 61
5 Jekyll Island Authority 62
6 Longhorns 62
7 Suzie’s Friends 63
8 Allgood Pest Control 64
9 Scientific Turf 64
Year - To - Date Standings Week #10 Week #11 Total
1 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 135 130 1515
2 Gulfstream 122.5 140 1469.5
3 Longhorns 122.5 117.5 1389.5
4 Jekyll Island Authority 150 117.5 1342.5
5 Emerald Princess II Casino 135 125 1307.5
6 Suzie’s Friends 110 110 1260
7 Ingalls Inc. 110 150 1249.7
8 Scientific Turf 100 102.5 1241.2
9 Allgood Pest Control 110 102.5 1107.7
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Coastal Georgia Golf League - Week #10

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

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Coastal Georgia Business League Point Standings
PLACE Week # 10 Results — Aug. 29
1 Jekyll Island Authority 58
2 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 59
3 Emerald Princess II Casino 59
4 Gulfstream 60
5 Longhorns 60
6 Suzie’s Friends 61
7 Ingalls Inc. 61
8 Allgood Pest Control 61
9 Scientific Turf 62
Year - To - Date Standings Week #9 Week #10 Total
1 Prudential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 150 135 1385
2 Gulfstream 125 122.5 1329.5
3 Longhorns 110 122.5 1272
4 Jekyll Island Authority 125 150 1225
5 Emerald Princess II Casino 110 135 1182.5
6 Suzie’s Friends 125 110 1150
7 Scientific Turf 140 100 1138.7
8 Ingalls Inc. 110 110 1099.7
9 Allgood Pest Control 100 110 1005.2
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2009 Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

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2 Person Team Net Results  - August 21st


Pos

1st Kevin Dye (Bristol, TN)

Chris Dye (VA.)  - Net Score = 60


2nd Patrick Kennedy (Statesboro, GA)

Harrison Pitts (Swainsboro, GA) -Net Score = 63


3rd Greg Dodd (Jekyll Island, GA)

Keith Ingalls (Jekyll Island, GA) Net Score = 64

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Become a Super Turtler at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

arribada-scuteLooking for some family fun this summer? Join the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for Arribada Adventures!
  
Arribada Adventures is a family program designed for turtle enthusiasts both young and old! These two hour programs will introduce you and your hatchlings to Georgia’s turtles! Become an expert Turtler through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
 
Saturday Mornings, 9:00am -11:00am
 
Cost: $10* for each participant**
  
*GSTC Members receive an additional 10% off.
 
**Please note that price includes general admission to the GSTC.
  
July 11
Cracking the Crawl – Become a sea turtle detective and learn how to identify tracks in the sand and who they belong to. Sea turtles are not alone out there on the beach. Explore the beach environment and discover other critters who call the dunes home.
  
July 18
Turtles on the Move
– Where in the world do sea turtles go? They begin their lives on the beach and then spend the majority of their lives in the ocean. Sea turtle biologists use a variety of methods to follow sea turtles as they migrate through the ocean. Learn about the different tags we use and how you too can follow sea turtles online!
  
July 25
It’s Tough Being a Sea Turtle
– Discover the not-so-glamorous part of being a sea turtle and the difficulties they face. Through interactive role play and games, participants will simulate how humans contribute to the pollution of the marine environment.
  
August 1
Lend ‘em a Flipper
– Learn how YOU too can help our fine, flippered friends by participating in a beach sweep and creating recycled sea turtle art.
  
August 8
Giving Sea Turtles a Chance
– Come learn what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is doing to help sea turtles. Participate in a mock sea turtle rescue and learn how we rehabilitate a turtle!
  

Space is limited and reservations are required. For registration and location information, please call (912) 635-4444.

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Coastal Georgia Business League - Week #1

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Year - To - Date Standings Week #1 Week #2 Total
1 Longhorns 150 150
2 Gulfstream 140 140
3 Dan Vaden Chevrolet 130 130
4 Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 125 125
5 Suzie’s Friends 117.5 117.5
6 Emerald Princess II Casino 117.5 117.5
7 Jekyll Island Authority 110 110
8 King & Prince Seafood 100 100
9 Sanctuary Cove Golf Club 100 100
10 Summer Waves Water Park 100 100
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