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Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) is releasing 2 subadult sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning, February 26th, 2025. The event is expected to begin at 8:30AM from 438 W Park Place Avenue, Inlet Beach, Florida. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

Gulf World Marine Institute is very grateful to those involved in the rescue and transport of these sea turtles. Both turtles, “Sea Pork”, a sub-adult green sea turtle, and “Ram Bam”, a sub-adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle have been medically cleared by veterinary staff and have been cleared for release by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

If you see a stranded or deceased dolphin, whale or sea turtle, please immediately report to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1-888-404-3922 or #FWC on your cell phone.

Gulf World Marine Institute manages the rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured marine mammals and sea turtles. The institute also serves as an environmental educational leader. To find out how you can become a volunteer, visit www.gwmi.info.