Time to DIVE into another work week! Check out this footage of a loggerhead sea turtle at a rig in the Vermilion Blocks captured by our biolgists during a SEAMAP vertical line survey. | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

😍 🐢 A 322-pound male loggerhead sea turtle was returned home on Tuesday, March 25, less than two weeks after he was rescued off the Florida Keys. The giant turtle, named Lenny, was spotted in distress by underwater photographer Mike Papish, who phoned The Turtle Hospital for assistance. Lenny, who is estimated to be between 60 and 70 years old, was transported to the facility on March 14 for treatment. Lenny’s return home came amid Florida Keys’ mating season. “We see sub-adult and adult logge

🌊 Molly, a loggerhead sea turtle who won hearts across the globe, has been released back into the ocean after surviving multiple surgeries in rehabilitation. Her recovery became a viral sensation, with videos of her progress amassing over 100 million of views. Footage here shows a crowd gathered at Higgs Beach in Key West to watch Molly’s triumphant release. Fitted with a satellite tag, she can now be tracked in real time. “Compassion is contagious,” said Bette Zirkelbach, manager of the Turtle