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63. 1,801 Turtles + 1 Orca Vet

63. 1,801 Turtles + 1 Orca Vet

FromAquadocs


63. 1,801 Turtles + 1 Orca Vet

FromAquadocs

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What do you do when 1,801 cold stunned turtles show up in your area? Well, you set up a giant assembly line to provide physical exams and treatment until they can be released back into the wild. On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Lydia Staggs, senior veterinarian at SeaWorld Orlando about her experience responding to wildlife disasters as well as working for SeaWorld Orlando. From cold stunned sea turtles to the the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to providing topnotch veterinary care for killer whales, there are so many amazing stories in this episode you certainly won't want to miss! And make sure you stick around to the end of the episode to hear about the incredible rescue and rehabilitation efforts SeaWorld is providing for injured aquatic animals. 
Released:
Oct 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Aquadocs is the #1 podcast focused on aquatic medicine and a Top 50 Life Sciences podcast. Each week host Michelle Greenfield (Cornell Veterinary Medicine ‘23) interviews veterinarians and other animal health experts about their roles in the aquatics community. If you are looking for a fun and easy way to learn more about marine mammals, aquaculture, fish/exotic private practice, science communication and policy, new research, and more, this is the resource for you! Episodes are available on your favorite podcast streaming services (Apple, Spotify, Google) and at www.aquadocspodcast.com.