Sea
Turtle, Inc.
"Meet
the Turtles" demonstrations
are currently being held at 6617 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island,
Tx [across from the Tiki] where you will see a lifetime of turtle memorabilia.
Click here for our current schedule of shows
and viewing hours.
STI
Volunteer Mary Laddis explains how certain pieces of trash - a string
of shredded balloons, plastic bags, and a milk carton - can look like food
to a sea turtle. The turtles can't digest plastic and can die of starvation
as a result of eating it.
Ever
see a turtle shell from the inside out? It may be tempting, but catching
a ride with a sea turtle by grabbing hold of its shell as it swims by is
NOT a good idea, and could in fact fatally injure the turtle. | The days of dressing up the turtles and showing off their "tricks" are gone , but volunteers offer educational guided tours about the five species of the Gulf of Mexico, anatomy and problems associated with these endangered species. |  |
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This photo shows Isaac a Hawksbill Sea Turtle. Another resident hawksbill was rescued and brought to STI after swallowing a fisherman's baited hook. Much of his throat was removed in the ensuing operation, so now he must be hand-fed food cut up into tiny pieces. |
| Sea
Turtle, Inc.
(956) 761-4511 Seaturtleinc@yahoo.com |
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6617
Padre Boulevard |
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South Padre Island, TX 78597 |
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