We arrived in Jekyll island around noon after a short trip. We wanted to explore the town and check out the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. We missed the opportunity on the way down and, since we have seen so many turtles on this trip, it seemed so relevant to learn more about them. This center is a hospital as well as for learning all about turtles in the area. The centre receives calls for turtles in distress and the turtles come to the centre for treatment, if necessary. Some have unfortunately been hit by boats, wrapped in nets, or (as in one little green sea turtle) gone through a dredger. They do their best to treat and release as soon as they can. When we first arrived we saw a very large Loggerhead who had to have her front flipper removed as it was infected from being trapped in netting. She will be fine and will be released soon. One thing is they use honey to pack the wound as it is natural and helps the wound heal. They pour liquid honey in the site and then pack with honey comb.
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| Connor observes a small Green Sea Turtle getting her shell worked on in the treatment room |
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| Dylan and the small hatchling check each other out! |
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| Riding back to the marina under the beautiful trees draped with Spanish Moss |
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