Tag: Marine Science

U.S. Geological Survey Manatee Captures and Health Assessments

Jan 24, 2016 Crystal River

Back in December, NMLC Animal Care Staff was privileged to have to opportunity to assist the U.S. Geological Survey with their winter manatee captures and health assessments in Crystal River, Florida. The U.S. Geological Survey has been running a manatee health assessment program in Crystal River since 2006, with assessments performed a couple times throughout […]

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Ct Scans Courtesy of Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Jan 24, 2015 Cape Cod

On January 20th, three of our most critical turtles #41, #49 & #51 “Quasimodo” received CT scans courtesy of Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay. They were able to donate the CT scans by using the opportunity as a training session for new technicians. The turtles handled their scans well.  During the procedure, our staff […]

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