Rehabilitation

Not a lot has been happening on the island in the past few weeks. We went on two hikes last week. Both were amazing, pictures will be up within a couple of days. Something pretty unique is going on at UnderWater World and have gotten to play a part in it! We are rehabilitating a Green Sea Turtle! Someone from the village of Talofofo found a small turtle washed up on the rocks inside the reef. So after going through the wildlife people, the Husbandry Dept at UWW got him/her. It has been living in a kiddie pool just outside the kitchen where all the action takes place from day to day. It's a beautiful little turtle, his only problem is buoyancy. He tends to swim side ways and has a hard time keeping his blood sugar in check. There are two glucose level/feedings a day and this afternoon I got to help out with it all! It was a lot of fun. My boss took blood, check his glucose, then we wrapped the little guy up and sat him on my lap for his tube fed mackerel/nutrients. I didn't bring my camera to work today, but I'll take some pictures of him soon, possibly of me helping out again!



He looks IDENTICAL to this little guy!