Sunday, April 20, 2008

Loggerhead

This loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was rescued from South Carolina waters by biologists from the SC Aquarium sea turtle hospital. Its wound is on the upper right corner of the carapace. It weighs over 300 lbs and will be released after rehabilitation. We saw this turtle as well as a Ridley's sea turtle during our "behind the scenes" tour of the SC Aquarium.