Interview with Sonita Gaitros from the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital
By Blake Loflin
Q: How many turtles are in the hospital now?
A: There are twenty-six turtles.
Q: How many have entered the hospital in 2015?
A: There have not been any turtles to enter the hospital in 2015.
Q: Have there been any turtles released in 2015? If so, how many?
A: Yes, there were fourteen turtles released a little over a week ago in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Q: How many turtles can be in your facility at one time?
A: There is no limit. We will find space.
Q: How many volunteers work there every day?
A: About fifteen volunteers work every day.
Sonita Gaitros (left) helps a sea turtle.
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