Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Patient ID: CC2401
Admitted on: 2024/02/04
Collection Site: Pedder Bay, BC
Reason for Admission: Cold-shocked and Hypothermic
Weight at Admission: 36.22 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 261 days (8 months, 2 weeks, 3 days)
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
On February 4, 2024, our team was alerted to a loggerhead sea turtle in distress, found floating in a kelp bed in the cold waters near Pedder Bay, about 40 minutes from Victoria, BC. The turtle, now nicknamed Moira, was in a critical state when discovered, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and marine biologists.This incident marks only the second time a loggerhead sea turtle has been reported in BC waters, highlighting the rarity of such events and the importance of swift conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea turtles are a federally protected species in the USA, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act since 1978, underscoring the significance of Moira's rescue and rehabilitation.Learn more about her rescue story here: https://vammr.org/rescue-news/moiras-rescue/
Moira was named after Moira Rose, a fictional character in the award-winning Canadian television show Schitt's Creek.
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Moira every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Moira today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Moira was released after 261 days in our care.
"Thanks to Turtles Fly Too for getting Moira to Sea World San Diego for release!"
Moira was released with a satellite tag. You can open the tracking map to track their movements.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
After her initial care at our VAMMR hospital, Moira was recently transferred to one of the Vancouver Aquarium’s behind-the-scenes quarantine pools. This move was made to accommodate Moira’s warm water environmental requirements. As a result, Moira's body temperature has stabilized at 26 degrees Celsius.
While Moira still has a long road to recovery, she continues to progress well and recently completed an important milestone - eating! Her first meals have consisted of surf clam, squid, and shrimp. It is our hope that she can be released in warmer waters later this year.
Love yiu
hope you are feeling better soon Moira!
Hi Moira- You’ve been in the wonderful care of VAMMRC for 4 months now, so I hope you are feeling much better! Hope you have been eating lots and growing stronger every day!
hi moira i hope you feel better now <3