05/16/2025
WILD about DOLPHIN’s facilitated a Loggerhead turtle rescue today. The turtle was observed in the Gulf of Mexico in about 15 feet of water. The turtle was wrapped in trapline attached to a stone crab trap and was struggling to get it’s head above water to take a breath. A Loggerhead turtle can hold its breath for a significant amount of time, depending on its activity level. While actively foraging or swimming, they may hold their breath for 20 to 40 minutes. However, when resting or sleeping, they can remain submerged for several hours, with some records indicating up to 7 hours. In very cold water during winter, some loggerheads have been observed staying submerged for even longer. This turtle had been struggling for a while and was in distress. Shout out to the The Turtle Hospital & the Key West USCG for their prompt & professional rescue assistance. Wild about Dolphin’s vessel Amazing Grace stayed with the turtle until the USCG arrived. The turtle was cut loose & swam away. Happy ending. PSA … please pick up trash on the water. Save our marine life.
