NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County Marine Science Center rehabilitation team members are planning the release of a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle, called Cluster, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting. The beachside release will be at Canaveral National Seashore, 7611 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach.
Parking is available by the administration building. The release will be on the beach beyond the boardwalk.
"Cluster" was found stranded at Canaveral National Seashore in the evening of April 27, said Michelle Coats, a Volusia County spokeswoman. Staff from Canaveral National Seashore brought the loggerhead sea turtle to the Marine Science Center for immediate treatment. The sea turtle was underweight, hypoglycemic and suffered from an intestinal blockage.
After more than two months of intensive care, Cluster is healthy and ready to return to the ocean.
Marine Center FAST FACTS:
The Marine Science Center offers an innovative learning experience where visitors can discover, enjoy and appreciate the many wonders of marine life in environmentally rich Volusia County. The MSC offers a sea bird and sea turtle rehabilitation viewing area, teaching lab, nature trail and environmental exhibit gallery with guided tours. Several week-long summer camps are offered throughout the summer for children grades 4 and up.
The Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 for seniors, $5 for adults, $2 for children 3-12, and free for children under 3. Learn more about this exciting facility and its work by visiting www.marinesciencecenter.com.