VanAqua MMR

Link to profile: https://mmrpatients.org/patient/cc2401-moira/

Story

On February 4, 2024, our team was alerted to a loggerhead sea turtle in distress, found floating in a kelp bed in the cold waters near Pedder Bay, about 40 minutes from Victoria, BC. The turtle, now nicknamed Moira, was in a critical state when discovered, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and marine biologists. This incident marks only the second time a loggerhead sea turtle has been reported in BC waters, highlighting the rarity of such events and the importance of swift conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea turtles are a federally protected species in the USA, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act since 1978, underscoring the significance of Moira's rescue and rehabilitation. Learn more about her rescue story here: https://vammr.org/rescue-news/moiras-rescue/

Name

Moira was named after Moira Rose, a fictional character in the award-winning Canadian television show Schitt's Creek.

Patient Record (as of 2024-06-23)

Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Patient ID: CC2401
Admitted on: 2024/02/04
Collection Site: Pedder Bay, BC
Reason for Admission: Cold-shocked and Hyperthermic
Weight at Admission: 36.22 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 140 days (4 months, 2 weeks, 4 days)
Current Habitat: In Quarantine