Marine Science Center - Ponce Inlet, FL
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N 29° 04.825 W 080° 55.597
17R E 507142 N 3216897
From the center's website: The Marine Science Center is the perfect place for learning about the Volusia County's rich environment and ways we can conserve it.
Waymark Code: WMYZKQ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2018
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From the Marine Science Center's website:
One of the main goals of the Marine Science Center is sea turtle rehabilitation. Guests can overlook seven turtle hospital pools from the Turtle Terrace, located in front of the main facility. These pools house sick and injured sea turtles, hatchlings, and washbacks under rehabilitation. The rehabilitating hatchlings, wash backs (newly hatched baby sea turtles that are washed back to shore by rough seas) and sea turtles are released upon full recovery. The MSC turtle rehabilitation area also includes care and treatment of freshwater turtles and land tortoises.
Since its grand opening in June 2004, the Mary Keller Seabird Rehabilitation Sanctuary has treated more than 13,000 birds from more than 190 different species. This bird rehabilitation facility is fully equipped to care and treat injured and sick birds. Upon full recovery, a healthy bird will be released into its natural habitat. Some birds become ambassadors for their species and are a part of education programs and the guest viewing area of the Marine Science Center. The rehabilitation center was named for Mary Keller, a longtime local bird rehabber who has dedicated more than 30 years to the care of sick and injured birds in Volusia County.