- March 4, 2025
Last week, the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station received a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission about a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle in distress. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the rarest and most critically endangered sea turtles in the world. The sea turtle had reportedly been struck by a boat and then caught in a shrimp trawling net just south of Marineland.
Under the auspices of FWC, aquarium workers were asked to rendezvous with the shrimping boat and recover the injured sea turtle. The turtle was transported back to the field station and then down to the Volusia County Marine Science Center where they are hoping for her successful rehabilitation and eventual release.
To report injured or distressed wildlife in the state of Florida, please call the FWC’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 1-888-404-3922.
Christian growth conference coming to Bunnell
A countywide Christian growth conference for women is planned for Aug. 24, at First Baptist Church of Bunnell. Joani Tabor, nationally recognized Christian singer and speaker, will present a seminar of music and inspiration with the theme, “Fully Alive."
First Baptist Church of Bunnell is located on State Road 100 behind Wendy’s. Conference hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The charge for the conference is $20, which includes lunch from Woody’s. For ticket information, contact Marge Ankrom, 931-2784, or First Baptist Church of Bunnell, 437-3364.
Joani will present a full concert open to the public at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at First Baptist of Bunnell.
